🚨 BREAKING: Gianluca Prestianni will NOT play against Real Madrid, suspended by UEFA.
Provisional suspension has been notified to Benfica today while investigation for the racism case with Vinicius Jr continues.
🚨 Luisao (Benfica legend): “I love Benfica, but you have to be worthy to wear the sacred jersey.
Prestianni was a RACIST RAT, and I am ashamed of that.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino:
“I was shocked and saddened to see the incident of alleged racism towards Vinícius Júnior in the UEFA Champions League match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF.
There is absolutely no room for racism in our sport and in society – we need all the relevant stakeholders to take action and hold those responsible to account.
At FIFA, through the Global Stand Against Racism and the Players’ Voice Panel, we are committed to ensuring that players, officials and fans are respected and protected, and that appropriate action is taken when incidents occur. I commend referee François Letexier for activating the anti-racism protocol by using the arm gesture to stop the game and address the situation.
FIFA and football shows full solidarity to victims of racism and any form of discrimination. I will always continue to reiterate: No to racism! No to any form of discrimination!”
🗣️ Wayne Rooney: "¿Por qué Vini Jr. no puede celebrar así? Hemos visto estas celebraciones muchísimas veces".
🗣️ Thierry Henry: "He estado en esta situación antes, Vini ha estado en esta situación antes, muchos jugadores han estado en esta situación antes".
🗣️ Fede Valverde: "NO fue solo Vini quien lo escuchó, lo escucharon TODOS nuestros jugadores que estaban cerca de Prestianni".
Un hombre diciéndole a un niñato lo mierda y cobarde que es. Bravo. A los racistas se les habla así.
La reacción del cobarde es absolutamente definitoria. Si te acusan de algo tan grave y no es verdad, no reaccionas así de tibio. https://t.co/jZ2gPdqJpT
🚨 Wayne Rooney: “Celebration? Why can’t he celebrate like this? We saw these celebrations become iconic at World Cups.
Why can’t he celebrate like that?”