Prestianni case? Lawyer urges immediate Benfica response: only one way... | OneFootball

In recent hours, several reactions have emerged to the punishment handed to Gianluca Prestianni. After Luisão raised doubts about the sanction, it was João Diogo Manteigas, a former candidate for the presidency of Benfica, who stressed that the Club from Luz has an obligation to help the Argentine footballer appeal the decision taken by UEFA.

"Urgent appeal in the 'Prestianni' case. Sport Lisboa e Benfica has only one path in this case: help its player file an appeal, urgently, within 3 days (Article 60 and following of the UEFA disciplinary regulations)," João Diogo Manteigas began by writing, in reaction to the closing of the case.

"Above all, because of the facts, but also because of the very image of the institution, which was the one most violently targeted after the match in Lisbon," added the former Benfica presidential candidate, arguing that UEFA's verdict is not appropriate.

"Not helping its own player defend himself and seeing him having to serve 2 matches (with 3 more suspended) means colluding with the political power entrenched in Nyon for decades, with an obvious tendency to protect the 'strongest' (that is, the richest). Just like in all the disciplinary proceedings that ended with laughable fines for breaches of the former UEFA Financial Fair Play (now the Financial Sustainability Regulations - FSR)," pointed out the lawyer.

"Therefore, 3 (three) days to appeal immediately, pay a EUR 1,000.00 fee, and submit the grounds for the appeal in writing, which must include, among other things, the main request, the factual description, evidence (witness testimony and other forms), and the necessary conclusions. Surrender... never!" João Diogo Manteigas declared, demanding a strong response from the Eagles.

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