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FIFA has extended the six-match suspension of Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni to a worldwide effect, potentially sidelining him from Argentina's Copa matches.
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â ïž Fifa extends ban, Prestianni could miss Argentina in the Copa
FIFAâs Disciplinary Committee has confirmed that the suspension imposed on Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni will have worldwide effect.
The information was reported by The Athletic and confirmed by other major media outlets, such as Spainâs AS.
According to the sports arm of the New York Times, a FIFA spokesperson said this Wednesday (6) that the âFIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the six-match suspension imposed by UEFA on SL Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni so that it has effect worldwide.â
The decision ratifies the sanction previously imposed by UEFA for "discriminatory conduct" during a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
The Argentine player was accused of making racist insults toward Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr., which now has a direct impact on Argentinaâs plans for the 2026 World Cup.
UEFA handed Prestianni a total six-match suspension.
However, the punishment was divided as follows:
As Prestianni has already served one match of the suspension, he still owes two more.
With FIFA extending it worldwide, if he is called up by Lionel Scaloni, the forward will have to serve those two matches during the World Cup group stage, missing the opening rounds of the tournament.
The incident took place in February at the EstĂĄdio da Luz, after Vinicius Jr. scored a goal and was targeted with insults.
At the time, the Brazilian reported the racism to referee François Letexier, who activated the official protocol, stopping the match for 10 minutes.
Kylian MbappĂ©, Viniâs teammate, backed up the complaint, saying he heard the insults repeatedly.
Prestianniâs defense argued that the term used was a homophobic insult ("maricĂłn") rather than a racist one ("mono"), but the explanation did not prevent the discrimination ruling.
Gianluca Prestianni was suspended due to a six-match ban originally imposed by UEFA.
Prestianni's suspension could prevent him from participating in Argentina's matches during the Copa.
Gianluca Prestianni is suspended for six matches, as confirmed by FIFA.
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The case was so emblematic that it prompted a change to the Laws of the Game by the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
Starting with this World Cup, any player caught covering their mouth with their hands to make insults will be punished with an immediate red card.
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