Prestianni banned for anti-gay slur
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 12:44 UTC
- Sources: ESPN
UEFA on Friday handed Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni a six-match ban for anti-gay conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior during their Champions League match in February. According to The Guardian, this incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
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