Argentina's Prestianni Banned for 2 World Cup Matches: UEFA Suspension ExpandedArgentina midfielder Gianluca Prestianni, who plays for Benfica, will miss his country's first two World Cup matches after a disciplinary decision was escalated.
The suspension originated from UEFA, which penalized Prestianni for making inappropriate remarks. This ruling has now been expanded by FIFA's disciplinary committee to apply to the international stage.
As a result, if Prestianni is selected for the Argentina national team, he will be ineligible for their opening two fixtures at the upcoming World Cup tournament.