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Benfica Fined €40K Amid Ongoing Racism Investigations

3/26/2026

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UEFA fined Benfica 40,000 euros for racist abuse by fans during a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
UEFA continues investigating Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, with a potential 10-game ban.
Benfica must serve a one-year stadium probation to avoid further sanctions.
The club had previously suspended five fans for racist behavior.
The match was briefly halted after Vinicius reported the abuse.

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UEFA fined Benfica 40,000 euros for racist abuse by fans during a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
UEFA continues investigating Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, with a potential 10-game ban.
Benfica must serve a one-year stadium probation to avoid further sanctions.
The club had previously suspended five fans for racist behavior.
The match was briefly halted after Vinicius reported the abuse.