UEFA bans Gianluca Prestianni over Vinicius Jr incident - but for homophobia, not racism

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been handed a six-match suspension — three of which are suspended for a probationary two-year period — by UEFA for homophobic conduct.Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior alleged Prestianni had racially abused him during the Champions League play-off first leg on February 20, leading European football’s governing body — which organises the Champions League — to open a disciplinary investigation into potential discriminatory conduct.Advertisement