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FIFA extends Gianluca Prestianni ban over Vinicius insults worldwide
TL;DR
FIFA has extended Gianluca Prestianni's ban for insulting Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match. This global sanction affects Prestianni's eligibility for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Key points
- FIFA extends Gianluca Prestianni's ban globally
- Ban follows UEFA's initial sanction
- Incident involved insults towards Vinicius Jr.
- Affects Prestianni's World Cup eligibility
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FIFA extends Gianluca Prestianni ban over Vinicius insults worldwide
The sanction imposed by UEFA on Gianluca Prestianni following his incident with Vinicius Jr. during the Champions League match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid has now been extended globally by FIFA.
This decision significantly impacts the Argentine’s chances of participating in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What happened?
The incident occurred in February during a Champions League playoff match in Lisbon.
Following a goal by Vinicius, Prestianni was seen covering his mouth while addressing the Brazilian forward, leading to a stoppage in play as the referee activated anti-discrimination protocols.
Vinicius alleged racial abuse, and was backed by his teammate Kylian Mbappe, leading to UEFA opening an investigation.
While racist insults could not be proven, homophobic remarks were confirmed and led to the punishment.
Ban extended worldwide. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Following the investigation, Prestianni received a six-match ban by UEFA, three of which are suspended pending future conduct. He has already served one match retroactively – the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Q&A
Why was Gianluca Prestianni banned by FIFA?
Gianluca Prestianni was banned by FIFA for insulting Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match, a sanction initially imposed by UEFA.
How does the ban affect Gianluca Prestianni's World Cup chances?
The extension of the ban by FIFA significantly reduces Gianluca Prestianni's chances of participating in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What incident led to Gianluca Prestianni's ban?
The ban was a result of an incident involving Gianluca Prestianni insulting Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid.
