‘Lei Prestianni’ sees ex Benfica striker Arthur Cabral sent off after Vitória v Botafogo row | OneFootball

Arthur Cabral was shown a straight red after full time in Vitória v Botafogo following a heated row with Jair Ventura. According to Glorioso 1904, the former Benfica striker became the first player in Brazil dismissed under the new directive that makes certain covered-mouth insults an automatic red.

The guideline is known locally as the "lei Vini Jr.", introduced after an incident involving the Brazil international and Prestianni of Benfica. It penalises players who use a hand over their mouth to hide insulting language.

The flashpoint stemmed from the closing minutes. Santi Rodríguez, a Botafogo midfielder under Portuguese coach Franclim Carvalho, overhit a long pass into touch. Jair Ventura reacted with an ironic leap, miming a header, which angered Cabral during play.

After the whistle, Cabral confronted the Vitória coach to demand respect. Their exchange escalated and the referee dismissed the Botafogo forward.

Visibly furious, Cabral left the pitch while insulting, triggering a melee. Players from both teams clashed and security staff intervened to separate those involved.

The match ended amid significant tension between the clubs.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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