Fernando Veiga Gomes analyses the provisional suspension of player Prestianni in the case of alleged racism against Vini Jr.
Fernando Veiga Gomes, coordinator of the Sports Law practice area at Abreu Advogados, explains in statements to the newspaper Record that the suspension of Gianluca Prestianni is provided for under the regulations of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations).
At issue is the alleged case of racist insults directed by the Sport Lisboa e Benfica player – Gianluca Prestianni – at Vinícius Júnior, forward for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, during the match between the two teams in Lisbon on 17 February.
This decision forms part of the investigation process conducted by the governing body of European football – as set out in Article 49 of the Disciplinary Regulations – which is also expected to sanction Vini Jr. “for unsporting conduct, in view of the provocations directed at opponents after the goal he scored at the Estádio da Luz”.
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