Glorioso 1904
·21 October 2025
No holding back, Mourinho’s Benfica star: We gave it our all

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·21 October 2025
Disappointed with the outcome of the final, the athlete who will return to Benfica to train with Mourinho did not hide his pain and frustration.
Oct 21, 2025 | 17:36 |
In the early hours of October 20, Argentina's under-20 team was defeated in the World Cup final. In the aftermath of the match, Gianluca Prestianni, a Benfica athlete, reacted to the setback and emphasized that the result was unfair, considering the dedication and work put in by the albiceleste team on the field.
"What to say? We gave everything until the last game, until the last second, but football is very unfair and there is nothing to blame ourselves for. I thank all my teammates, the technical staff, and the entire team for always giving us their support,” reads the message left by Gianluca Prestianni on Instagram.
“Thank you to all the people who supported and followed us throughout this World Cup. Football takes many turns, so stay calm because this is very long. Proud to be Argentine,” concluded Gianluca Prestianni, who was recently pointed out by a commentator as a potential Ballon d'Or contender.
Despite all the talent he is recognized for, Gianluca Prestianni has had some difficulties shining at Benfica. His good performances in the Under-20 World Cup for Argentina could be a turning point in his journey at the Clube da Luz, earning the trust of José Mourinho.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.