Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni handed six-match ban for homophobic conduct
Uefa has handed Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni a six-match ban for homophobic conduct during a Champions League fixture against Real Madrid in February.
The suspension stems from a disciplinary incident that occurred when the Portuguese side faced the Spanish giants in their knockout play-off encounter.
European football’s governing body confirmed the lengthy punishment following a formal review into the Argentine’s behaviour during the tie.
Strict stance on discrimination
This disciplinary action underlines a continued commitment by authorities to eradicate all forms of abusive language from the continental game.
The teenager will now be forced to sit out his club’s upcoming European fixtures as a direct result of the ruling.
Neither the Lisbon-based outfit nor the player have immediately released a public statement addressing the severe sanction.
