"Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been handed a six-match suspension for discriminatory conduct that was deemed homophobic in a Champions League match against Real Madrid, UEFA announced."
"Television footage showed Prestianni covering his mouth with his shirt repeatedly before making comments that Vinicius and nearby teammates interpreted as a racial slur against the 25-year-old."
"Real's Aurelien Tchouameni said the Argentinian told him he did not call Vinicius a monkey but directed a homophobic comment at him."
"Of the three-match effective ban, one has already been served and the remaining two must be served in UEFA matches or Argentina national team matches in a FIFA context."
Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica has been suspended for six matches due to homophobic discriminatory conduct during a Champions League match against Real Madrid. UEFA announced that the suspension includes a three-match ban subject to a two-year probation period. Prestianni was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr, which he denied, claiming Vinicius misheard him. UEFA plans to request FIFA to extend the suspension globally. Prestianni has already served a one-match provisional suspension and must serve the remaining matches in UEFA or FIFA contexts.
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