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"Benfica, against everyone always": Prestianni attacks refereeing
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"Benfica, against everyone always": Prestianni attacks refereeing

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 21:04

The Benfica player, Prestianni, publicly criticized the refereeing through a social media post after a tackle by Gil Martins, player from Gil Vicente, on Banjaqui's right leg. In his post, the Argentine wrote "Not even a yellow", expressing his outrage that the Gil Vicente player did not receive any disciplinary card for the tackle.

The tackle occurred during the match between Gil Vicente and Benfica, which took place within the scope of Liga Portugal. Banjaqui, a Benfica player, was the target of the dangerous tackle by Gil Martins, but the referee of the match did not consider it sufficient to even show a yellow card.

Prestianni's post in the format "against everyone always" reveals the frustration of the Argentine player with what he considered a lack of adequate punishment by the refereeing. The comment on social media went viral among Benfica fans, who shared the same opinion about the tackle.

Why this matters

This matters to Benfica fans and Portuguese football followers as it highlights ongoing tensions between clubs and refereeing decisions in the league. The controversy could fuel debates about officiating consistency and may affect the club's focus in upcoming matches.

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