An allegation of racism towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been found not proven by UEFA, with the Argentinian effectively given a two-match ban after admitting using homophobic language towards the Brazilian during a Champions League match in February.
UEFA announced on Friday afternoon that Prestianni had been given a six-match ban for homophobic conduct. Three of those matches are suspended for two years and one has already been served after a provisional ban imposed for the return match between the sides on February 25 was included within this sanction.
