Six-game ban: Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni learns UEFA-imposed sanction following ‘discriminatory’ abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior
Goal | 24.04.2026 15:42
While initial reports focused on potential racial slurs, the final UEFA verdict specifically cites "discriminatory (i.e. homophobic) conduct" as the grounds for the penalty. The incident caused a 10-minute stoppage during the match at Estadio da Luz as officials followed established anti-discrimination protocols, eventually leading to this landmark ruling.
