Gianluca Prestianni
April 2026
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for six UEFA matches after being found guilty of discriminatory homophobic conduct toward Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match. Three matches are suspended for two years, and one provisional ban has already been served. UEFA’s disciplinary body ruled on the incident after an investigation into the Lisbon clash. The case caused a lengthy stoppage during the match, and UEFA has also asked FIFA to extend the punishment more broadly.