Jose Mourinho, manager of Benfica, has warned Gianluca Prestianni that his career at the club will be “over” if he is found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid.
Vinicius alleged that Prestianni made racist remarks during the first leg of their Champions League knockout round tie in Lisbon on February 17.
The 20-year-old Prestianni has strongly denied the claims but was still banned by UEFA for the second leg in Spain, while the investigation continues.
Mourinho previously faced criticism for suggesting that Vinicius had encouraged fans with his goal celebration.
However, on Sunday, Mourinho stated: “If my player does not respect these principles, which are mine and Benfica’s as well, then that player’s career with a coach named Jose Mourinho and at a club named Benfica will come to an end.”