FIFA Extends Prestianni Ban Worldwide, Threatening World Cup Debut
- On Wednesday, FIFA extended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni's six-game suspension to worldwide effect, ruling the Argentine out of two World Cup matches if he is selected.
- UEFA imposed the six-match suspension two weeks ago following accusations that Prestianni directed a homophobic slur at Real Madrid forward Vinicius during a February Champions League playoff.
- Prestianni covered his mouth with his jersey while using the insult, prompting a new IFAB rule passed last week that makes covering the mouth when insulting opponents a red card offense.
- It remains unclear if Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni will select the 20-year-old for his World Cup squad, as Prestianni was an unused substitute during the team's March warm-up match against Zambia.
- Argentina begins its World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 17 in Kansas City, followed by a match against Austria five days later in Arlington, Texas.
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Independent EspañolFIFA confirmed a global suspension on Wednesday for Gianluca Prestianni that will leave the end of Benfica out of two World Cup matches in the United States if it is convened by Argentina.
FIFA extends Brestiani’s World Cup ban for racism
FIFA announced on Wednesday that it has extended the ban imposed on Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni to the international level, jeopardizing his participation with the Argentine national team in the upcoming World Cup in the United States. This move underscores the growing severity of football governing bodies’ stance against abusive behavior. UEFA had initially suspended the player for six matches, three of which were suspended, following a …
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FIFA extends Argentina player's ban to 2 World Cup matches
Argentina forward Gianluca Prestianni could miss the first two matches of this summer's World Cup after FIFA agreed to extend his ban for verbally abusing Brazil's Vinicius Junior.
The Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni must now also bear the consequences of his homophobic statement against Vinícius Júnior in the national team.
The UEFA has suspended six games last April for "homophobic driving" during the match between Benfica and Real Madrid against Vinicius Jr., and Gianluca Prestianni has seen its suspension expanded worldwide.
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