sports
February 23, 2026
SCANDAL EUROPEAN FOOTBALL HAS NEVER SEEN: UEFA Suspends Benfica Player, He Decides to Sue Mbappé and Vinícius
Benfica player Gianluca Prestiani has been suspended for the second leg of the Champions League playoff against Real Madrid.
TL;DR
- Benfica player Gianluca Prestiani is suspended for the Champions League playoff match against Real Madrid.
- The suspension is due to an ongoing UEFA investigation into alleged racist abuse by Prestiani towards Vinícius Júnior.
- Benfica has requested that Kylian Mbappé also be suspended for allegedly insulting Prestiani.
- Prestiani is reportedly preparing to sue Mbappé and Vinícius for defamation.
- Real Madrid is allegedly pressuring for Prestiani's punishment.
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