Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match, with three of those suspended for a two-year period.

April 24, 2026 178 views

Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior

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Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match, with three of those suspended for a two-year period.

Originally published at Sky News

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Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior

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