Brazil Football Confederation ask FIFA and UEFA for stringent action in Vinicius-Prestianni case

The story of Vinicius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni is rightfully making the headlines globally, for what unfolded on the field during Benfica’s game against Real Madrid was nothing short of shameful.

While most clearly believe Vinicius’ word when he says that Prestianni called him a ‘mo*key’, others have appallingly come out in the Benfica star’s favour and claimed that Vinicius is lying.

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What is clear, however, is that Real Madrid will allow the event to pass quietly and are working hard to ensure the guilty are punished. Benfica, for their part, refuse to die down and have come out with a counter-suit against Federico Valverde.

CBF’s intervention

The latest to join the protest against the injustice suffered by Vinicius Jr. is the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), as they have come out with a statement calling for strict punishment.

As relayed by AS, the statement from the confederation heavily condemns the incidents during the game between Real Madrid and Benfica and has asked for strict punishment for everyone found guilty.

Prestianni racially abused Vinicius Jr. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

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“[A] rigour to punish those who participated in the new case of racism committed against Vinicius Jr,” the statement reads, clarifying the CBF’s demands.

In addition, the president of CBF Samir Xaud dedicated a section to convey his gratitude to the president of FIFA Gianni Infantino for coming out openly and condemning the incident.

Interestingly, the CBF does not ask for direct action on Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and asks for the matter to be investigated as per the protocol. For the fans who were clearly caught making racist gestures, however, they call for an ‘exemplary sanction.’

“The CBF also sent a formal request to UEFA for a thorough investigation into the acts committed against Vinicius Jr., which takes into account the testimony of the victim and the people present.”

The letter, addressed to FIFA and UEFA, is signed by the president Xaud and it remains to be seen how far it succeeds in pushing the responsible bodies towards taking the necessary action

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