Benfica footballer denies racist slur at Vinicius Jr and insists comment was 'normal' as UEFA investigates
Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni has spoken publicly for the first time since his controversial exchange with Real Madrid s Vinicius Jr during February s Champions League play off, maintaining his position that he directed a homophobic insult at the Brazilian rather than a racist one. The Argentine player acknowledged using offensive language but defended his actions by claiming such terms are commonplace in his home country. "Yes, yes, I heard it, but for us Argentines it is a normal
Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni has spoken publicly for the first time since his controversial exchange with Real Madrid s Vinicius Jr during February s Champions League play off, maintaining his position that he directed a homophobic insult at the Brazilian rather than a racist one. The Argentine player acknowledged using offensive language but defended his actions by claiming such terms are commonplace in his home country. "Yes, yes, I heard it, but for us Argentines it is a normal
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