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·18 February 2026

Benfica deny racism claims, show support for Prestianni

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On Wednesday, Benfica published a statement denying accusations of racism after UEFA announced that it had opened investigations into the case involving the Argentine Prestianni and Vinícius Júnior, during Tuesday's match in the Champions League.

In a statement, the Portuguese club emphasized that it is handling the situation with cooperation, transparency, openness, and clarification to UEFA, the highest authority in European football.

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Furthermore, it reaffirmed its historic commitment to defending the values of equality, respect, and inclusion. Principles that have been upheld by the club since its foundation.

However, Benfica reiterated that it fully supports and believes in the version given by its player Gianluca Prestianni. The club also lamented the smear campaign of which the player has been a victim.

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