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Gianluca Prestianni is a midfielder for Benfica. He is currently newsworthy due to allegations of racially abusing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during a recent Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon. The match was temporarily halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius reported the alleged abuse to the referee. UEFA has launched an official investigation into the incident. Prestianni denies the allegations, while Vinicius Jr. has publicly stated that "racists are cowards." Benfica has also claimed that there is a "defamation campaign" against Prestianni. The investigation's outcome will determine the next steps and potential consequences for Prestianni. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in football and the measures being taken to address it.