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Prestianni reveals the shocking slur he said to Vini during investigations
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, according to multiple reports, has admitted to UEFA investigators that he used a homophobic slur against Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, sparking an exchange with Vinicius that triggered UEFA’s racism protocols during a Champions League clash in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The 20-year-old Argentine told investigators that he used a homophobic slur against Vinicius, not the racial insult initially reported.
Footage appears to show him uttering the words openly, without covering his mouth.
The confrontation unfolded shortly after Vinicius scored the winning goal in the first leg at Estádio da Luz, with his celebration provoking Benfica » Read More
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