FIFA has taken a disciplinary decision against Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni following the incident that occurred in the Champions League against Real Madrid, where he was involved in homophobic insults towards Vinícius Júnior.
According to the decision, the Argentine player has been punished by UEFA with a suspension of several matches, following his behavior in the duel with Real, where insults and a violent clash with the Brazilian striker were recorded, writes "Gazeta Express".
Now FIFA has decided to extend this punishment to the international level, making it valid for the 2026 World Cup, which means Prestianni will miss important matches if he is called up to the Argentina national team.
The incident occurred during a Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid, where a verbal altercation between players led to a temporary suspension of play and the activation of the anti-discrimination protocol.
UEFA had initially banned the player for several matches, describing his behavior as discriminatory, while FIFA has now made this measure valid globally, extending its impact to future international competitions.
This decision comes as part of the tightening of disciplinary rules by FIFA and UEFA against any form of insult and discrimination in football, especially in cases involving big figures like Vinícius Júnior, who has been the subject of similar incidents several times in his career.
Prestianni is now at risk of missing important matches at the start of the World Cup, depending on his selection by the Argentina national team. /Express newspaper
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