FIFA extends ban on Gianluca Prestianni for abusing Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid match, winger to miss FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for Lionel Messi’s Argentina

FIFA has confirmed a global suspension for Gianluca Prestianni, extending the punishment given earlier by UEFA. The decision means the Benfica winger could miss two matches at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States if he is selected for Argentina national team. The ban comes after an incident involving alleged verbal abuse during a Champions League match.

FIFA extends ban on Gianluca Prestianni for abusing Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid match, winger to miss FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for Lionel Messi’s Argentina
FIFA has confirmed a global suspension for Gianluca Prestianni, extending the punishment given earlier by UEFA. The decision means the Benfica winger could miss two matches at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States if he is selected for Argentina national team. The ban comes after an incident involving alleged verbal abuse during a Champions League match.