Prestianni sparks social media row after controversy with Vinícius Júnior | OneFootball

The young player Prestianni became the center of attention on social media again after liking a critical post on Instagram involving the name of Vinícius Júnior. The incident occurred after the match between Real Madrid and Benfica, held at the Santiago Bernabéu. The situation sparked reactions and raised questions about the athlete's behavior.

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The Post-Game Incident

At the end of the match, Benfica player Lopes Cabral approached Vinicius Júnior of Real Madrid on the field to exchange shirts. The scene, quickly captured and spread on social media, provoked negative reactions from some Benfica fans. Cabral's action was seen by some as inappropriate given the context.

Criticism and the Controversial ‘Like’

A specific Instagram account, identified as ‘portalbenfiquista_’, posted a text expressing dissatisfaction with Lopes Cabral's action. The post, which criticized the player for asking for Vinicius's shirt after a week of alleged provocations, gathered comments from fans condemning the gesture. Amid this repercussion, Prestianni showed agreement with the criticism by liking the post, adding another chapter to his recent controversy.

Prestianni's Situation

Prestianni, who accompanied the Benfica team and participated in training at Santiago Bernabéu before the game, was not on the field in the return leg of the Champions League against Real Madrid. He was temporarily suspended by UEFA due to his behavior in the first leg, when he allegedly made a racist insult against Vinicius Júnior.

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