Benfica deny claims Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Vinicius Jr

Portuguese media reports suggested the Argentinian winger admitted guilt to his squad but the club firmly stated this was untrue

26 Feb, 20:31 — 26 Feb, 22:07

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This story is significant given the ongoing global struggle against racism in football, a problem frequently highlighted by incidents involving players like Vinicius Jr. Allegations of racial abuse and subsequent admissions or denials by clubs are critical in shaping public perception and the sport's commitment to combating discrimination.

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BenficaFootball club denying claims Gianluca PrestianniArgentinian winger accused of racial abuse Vinicius JrAlleged victim of racial abuse Portuguese mediaSource of initial reports

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 26 Feb, 20:31|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

The Independent26 Feb, 20:31First to report

Benfica deny reports Gianluca Prestianni admitted racially abusing Vinicius Jr

2h later

Yahoo26 Feb, 22:07Latest update