Argentine Winger Prestianni to Miss First Two World Cup Games Due to FIFA Ban
Summary
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni will miss the first two World Cup games due to a FIFA-enforced ban for using derogatory language in a Champions League match.
Key Points
- Gianluca Prestianni has been banned from the first two World Cup matches after FIFA enforced UEFA's ban globally.
- Prestianni was banned for using derogatory language against Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.
- He has previously served one game of his ban, with remaining games suspended for two years.
- FIFA clarified that players speaking with their mouth covered risk a red card during the World Cup.
