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- FIFA extended Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni’s suspension worldwide, barring him from Argentina’s opening World Cup match.
- Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) requested the extension after banning Prestianni for discriminatory conduct toward Vinicius Jr in the Champions League playoff under article 70.
- The worldwide ban, covering UEFA club competitions and internationals but excluding friendlies and domestic league games, follows Prestianni’s provisional suspension that caused him to miss Real Madrid’s second-leg match.
