Warning, Benfica! Update on Prestianni disciplinary case | OneFootball

Opened on February 18 by the Authority for the Prevention and Combating of Violence in Sport (APCVD), the administrative offense proceedings relating to Gianluca Prestianni, which are still ongoing, remain in the "investigative phase", seeking to establish the facts surrounding the match in which Vinícius Jr. was allegedly targeted with insults by the young Argentine Benfica player.

"The case in question is still in the investigative phase", the body recently stated, stressing that the investigation is proceeding through its normal stages and that relevant evidence is still being gathered.

The APCVD also clarified that this process is being conducted "independently" of decisions taken by international sporting bodies. It should be recalled that , three of whom received suspended sentences, for "homophobic insults", dismissing the initial accusation of racism.

"The administrative offense proceedings run independently of the disciplinary process, and the APCVD has no jurisdiction over disciplinary procedures, only over administrative offense proceedings, and therefore cannot foresee any possible disciplinary consequences", the body reiterated, highlighting the difference between the legal frameworks.

Lastly, the authority guaranteed that the process will continue based on the evidence gathered, in accordance with the General Regime of Administrative Offenses and applicable legislation, ensuring that it will continue to monitor "all significant developments relating to the case".

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