"I have never been racist, and I never will be. What hurt me the most was to be accused of something I never did. It was something I didn't say, and they punished me without proof."
"I'm very grateful to my club, which believed in me and supported me in every way. Both the club and my teammates showed me that support behind closed doors."
"I dream of being at the World Cup. That's what I'm working for every day."
Gianluca Prestianni, banned by UEFA for one game following accusations of racial abuse by Vinícius Júnior, expressed his disappointment over the lack of proof. He firmly stated he has never been racist and felt hurt by the accusations. Prestianni was unable to play in the return leg against Real Madrid, which Benfica lost. He received support from his club and teammates, emphasizing his focus on performing well to secure a spot in Argentina's World Cup squad.
Read at ESPN.com
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