Real Madrid player had alleged he was racially abused
The incident could spark an Ifab law change
The Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has been given a six-match ban after being found guilty of homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, with three of those suspended for a two-year period.
The ban includes the one match Prestianni served as a provisional suspension in February, so unless he triggers the suspended three-match ban, he will be sidelined only for two further games.
Vinícius alleged he was racially abused during the knockout playoff round match between the sides in Lisbon on 17 February. Uefa appointed an ethics and disciplinary investigator, who concluded Prestianni’s conduct was homophobic rather than racist. Uefa said it had requested that Fifa extend the ban worldwide.
