Gianluca Prestianni might miss Argentina’s first two group video games if he’s chosen of their World Cup squad.
Printed On 6 Might 2026
Argentina winger Gianluca Prestianni faces the prospect of lacking his nation’s opening World Cup matches after FIFA prolonged his six-game suspension for homophobic conduct to have a worldwide impact.
“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has determined to increase the six-match ban imposed by UEFA on SL Benfica participant Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide impact,” a FIFA spokesperson mentioned on Wednesday.
“The sanction has been prolonged in accordance with Article 70 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.”
The Benfica participant was handed the ban by UEFA following accusations he directed a slur at Actual Madrid’s Vinicius Jr throughout February’s Champions League playoff conflict, which Actual gained 1-0.
The worldwide extension, which was requested by UEFA, means Prestianni would miss Argentina’s first two World Cup fixtures if he is chosen.
The ban covers UEFA membership competitors video games or aggressive worldwide matches, however not friendlies or home league video games.
UEFA initially imposed a six-match suspension for discriminatory conduct, with three video games suspended for a probationary interval. Prestianni had already served a one-match provisional suspension when he missed the second leg in opposition to Actual Madrid.
The 20-year-old has restricted worldwide expertise, nonetheless, making only one look for Argentina as a late substitute in a November pleasant in opposition to Angola.
Argentina open their World Cup marketing campaign on June 16 in opposition to Group J opponents Algeria earlier than taking over Austria and Jordan.
[Al Jazeera]
