Suspension Threatens Prestianni's World Cup Availability
Gianluca Prestianni suspended for 6 matches by UEFA for discriminatory/homophobic conduct during Champions League match against Real Madrid. Suspension includes 1 match already served in playoffs, 3 under 2-year probation. Real Madrid's Vinicius reported Prestianni used Spanish racist slur 'mono' after scoring in playoff match. UEFA requests FIFA to extend suspension globally, risking international eligibility including World Cup. Prestianni denies racist language charge, previously suspended in playoff return leg in Santiago Bernabé