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FIFA has extended the six-match ban imposed by UEFA on Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect, potentially sidelining him for Argentina's opening World Cup matches.
FIFA has globally extended Gianluca Prestianni's six-match ban for homophobic conduct, meaning he could miss Argentina's first two World Cup games if selected.
Argentina winger Gianluca Prestianni faces the prospect of missing his country's opening World Cup matches after FIFA extended his six-game suspension for homophobic conduct to have worldwide effect.
FIFA has extended the six-match ban imposed by UEFA on Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect, potentially sidelining him for Argentina's opening World Cup matches.
FIFA confirmed a global ban for Gianluca Prestianni that will rule the Benfica winger out of two World Cup games in the United States if he is selected in Argentina’s squad.
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