Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match when he covered his mouth with his jersey. “I have never been racist with anyone and I regret the threats that I received from Real Madrid players,

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GIANLUCA PRESTIANNI faces a massive 10-match ban if he is found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Junior. The Benfica midfielder is alleged to have made a racist comment towards the Real Madrid

UEFA announced it has opened an investigation into allegations from Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior that a racist slur was directed his way by Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica during Tuesday's Champions League match.

Benfica have condemned the "smear campaign" to which their player Gianluca Prestianni has been subjected to following allegations that he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.

Benfica legend Luisao has criticised Gianluca Prestianni for lying about what he allegedly said to Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's victory in Portugal on Tuesday night. The Champions League game was halted after the Brazilian reported racist abuse to referee Francois Letexier,

Uefa issued a statement after Vinicius Jr accused Gianluca Prestianni, a Benfica player, of making a racist insult against him during the Champions League clash on Tuesday night (17th).The Brazilian