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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Gianluca Prestianni banned by Uefa after Vinicius Jr clash

Gianluca Prestianni Vinicius Jr UEFA Champions League
  • Gianluca Prestianni has been issued a six-game ban by Uefa for "homophobic" conduct, with three of those matches suspended and one already served.
  • The disciplinary action follows an incident in February during a Champions League match where Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr alleged Prestianni racially abused him.
  • Uefa initiated an investigation into "discriminatory behaviour" after Vinicius Jr's accusation.
  • Prestianni has maintained his innocence, denying the charge of using racist language.
  • He was suspended from playing in the return leg of the Champions League play-off two months prior to Friday’s ruling.

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Gianluca Prestianni receives ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ following Vinicius Jr incident

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