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UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension

Benfica have failed in an appeal against a provisional suspension imposed by UEFA on their player Gianluca Prestianni amid allegations he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
Soccer • 25 Feb

Suspended Prestianni trains at Bernabeu

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was a surprise participant in training at the Bernabeu on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid in the Spanish capital.
Soccer • 24 Feb

Suspension for Prestianni after Vinicius incident

UEFA has provisionally ⁠suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for one match following an alleged racism incident involving Real ‌Madrid ⁠forward Vinicius in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie.
Soccer • 23 Feb

Brazil FA ask for 'rigour' in Vinicius Jr racism probe

The Brazilian Football Confederation has written to UEFA and FIFA stressing the need to "identify and punish" anyone guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.
Soccer • 20 Feb

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