Exemplary punishment! Prestianni gets six matches for abusing Vinicius | OneFootball

UEFA has delivered its verdict following the regrettable incidents that took place during the match between Benfica and Real Madrid on February 17.

European football’s governing body has handed Gianluca Prestianni an exemplary sanction for discriminatory conduct toward Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr., setting a precedent in the fight against intolerance.

The Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has imposed a six-match suspension on the Benfica player.

According to the official statement, three of these matches will be served immediately, while the remaining three are suspended for a probationary period of two years. 

Also banned from domestic league play

The sanction already includes the provisional suspension match that the Argentine served on February 25 in the second leg. However, the punishment does not stop at the continental level.

UEFA has formally requested that FIFA extend this ban worldwide, thus affecting his participation in any domestic league.

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