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Gianluca Prestianni
Athlete
Gianluca Prestianni is a winger for Benfica involved in an alleged racial abuse incident.
Notable Quotes
"I have never been racist with anyone and I regret the threats that I received from Real Madrid."View Story →
"The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the six-match ban imposed by UEFA on SL Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect."View Story →
"I want to clarify that at no time did I direct racist insults to Vini Jr, who regrettably misunderstood what he thought he heard."View Story →
"I was never racist with anyone and I regret the threats I received from Real Madrid players."View Story →
"The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the six-match ban imposed by UEFA on SL Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect."View Story →
Related Stories
Soccer-FIFA extends Prestianni ban worldwide, threatening World Cup debut - Reuters
Soccer-FIFA extends Prestianni ban worldwide, threatening World Cup debut Reuters
May 6, 2026'It bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr's celebration against Benfica in last week's Champions League tie does not "justify a suspected act of racism".
February 24, 2026Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
February 20, 2026