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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni given six-game ban for conduct towards Vinicius Jr

Gianluca Prestianni has been sanctioned for homophobic conduct towards Vinicius Jr (pictured) (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has been given a six-match ban after being found guilty of homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, with three of those suspended for a two-year period.

The ban also includes the one match Prestianni served as a provisional suspension in February, so unless he triggers the suspended three-match ban, he will only actually be sidelined for two further games.

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