‘I was punished without evidence!’ - Gianluca Prestianni breaks silence on Vinicius Junior racism allegations following Benfica’s Champions League exit
Goal | 01.04.2026 15:44
The Brazilian accused the forward of using a racial slur, leading to a pause in the game and later a swift suspension from UEFA. He missed the crucial second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu as Benfica, who had already suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, crashed out of the competition with a 2-1 loss in the return. Addressing the severe toll the situation took on his loved ones, Prestianni insisted the governing body rushed to judgement.
