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Benfica legend Luisao slams Prestianni after statement

Benfica legend Luisao slams Prestianni after statement
Benfica legend Luisao slams Prestianni after statementREUTERS

Benfica legend Luisao has branded Gianluca Prestianni a "racist".

Luisao, a former Benfica captain and 15-year veteran of the club, was reacting to the Argentine's post explaining his side of last night's controversial clash with Real Madrid star Vincius Junior.

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For Luisao, Prestianni's statement wasn't good enough and he declared on social media: "This shirt is very important, I love Benfica; it's my second skin, you have to be worthy to wear the sacred shirt, this text  makes it worse because it's a lie...

"Football is won with grit, with a fighting spirit... He was racist, YES, and I'm ashamed of it."

He continued, responding to some fans: "I defend the club and I have experience, I know what I'm talking about. I'm not judging anyone. I'm just saying that Benfica is too big to get involved in this , whether it's true or not. Although, based on experience, I know the truth."

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