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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Gianluca Prestianni could miss World Cup games as ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ extended worldwide

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni faces a worldwide ban from football, a decision that will see him miss Argentina’s opening two World Cup matches this summer should he be selected for the squad.

The ruling stems from an incident involving Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr.

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