"Fifa has now, as expected, fulfilled Uefa's request to apply the ban beyond European competitions to the World Cup that starts next month."
"Uefa had investigated Prestianni for a racist insult alleged by Vinicius with support from Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappe. They claimed Prestianni used the Spanish word for monkey."
"Prestianni, a 20-year-old winger, made his first and only appearance for Argentina in a friendly in November. He was an unused substitute in Argentina's most recent game."
FIFA has confirmed a global ban for Gianluca Prestianni, preventing him from participating in two World Cup matches if selected for Argentina. This follows a six-game ban imposed by UEFA for verbal abuse directed at Vinicius Junior. Prestianni's actions included covering his mouth while using an insult. The ban will apply to the upcoming World Cup, and if not selected, he will serve the remainder of his ban in European competitions next season. Prestianni's involvement in Argentina's squad remains uncertain.
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