"Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for six matches for using a gay slur against Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr. during a UEFA Champions League match in Lisbon on February 17."
"The investigation found Prestianni guilty of using a slur, but a homophobic one, rather than a racist one, leading to a six-match suspension from UEFA."
"During the investigation, Prestianni defended himself on social media, stating, 'I want to clarify that at no time did I direct racist insults to Vini Jr.'"
Gianluca Prestianni, a forward for Benfica, was suspended for six matches after using a homophobic slur against Vinicius Jr. during a UEFA Champions League match. The incident occurred on February 17, leading to an investigation by UEFA. Although initially reported as a racial slur, the investigation confirmed it was homophobic. Prestianni's suspension includes three matches that are suspended for two years. UEFA has requested FIFA to enforce the ban globally, affecting his participation in the upcoming World Cup.
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