UEFA Investigates Gianluca Prestianni for Racism Against Vinícius Júnior
UEFA launched a formal investigation into allegations that Gianluca Prestianni directed racial slurs at Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid.Referee François Letexier triggered the anti-racism protocol and stopped play for eight minutes after Kylian Mbappé and teammates protested the abuse.The probe also covers objects thrown from the stands and the conduct of
José Mourinho following the
Real Madrid victory.