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Mbappe Calls for Prestianni Ban over Alleged Racist Slur at Vinicius
UEFA investigates a reported racist insult during a Champions League playoff match, with a minimum 10-match suspension possible if allegations against Prestianni are confirmed.
- On the pitch, UEFA has triggered a disciplinary protocol and opened an investigation after Vinícius Júnior reported he was called `monkey`, halting play for nearly ten minutes before it resumed.
- Moments after scoring to make it 1-0, Vinícius Júnior celebrated near the corner flag, provoking Nico Otamendi and escalating into heated words with Gianluca Prestianni.
- Observers noted Gianluca Prestianni covered his mouth while speaking, complicating television footage, while Kylian Mbappé repeatedly shouted that Prestianni was `a racist` and teammates close to the incident heard something offensive.
- Under UEFA rules, Article 14 of UEFA's disciplinary regulations allows sanctions such as a minimum ten-match suspension if a racist insult is confirmed, with potential bans and economic penalties.
- The next step is for UEFA to review the referee's written report, audiovisual material and witness testimony, though former referee Iturralde González warned proving the insult may be difficult.
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