Globo journalist slams calls to punish Bruno Henrique: “Misinformation and bias” | OneFootball

André Rizek believes Bruno Henrique does not deserve to be punished by the STJD

“Misinformation, club bias, and easy outrage.” With these words, Grupo Globo journalist André Rizek summed up the attitude of those who advocate for the punishment of Bruno Henrique from Flamengo. The forward is being tried for alleged involvement in sports betting. However, the host sees the situation as comfortable for BH.

— People have kind of lost their minds and put Bruno Henrique in the same basket as Nino Paraíba and Eduardo Bauermann, but these are different things. You can have the opinion that Bruno Henrique could get a one-game suspension, but what you cannot claim is that there is an article in the CBJD (Brazilian Code of Sports Justice) that covers Bruno Henrique’s situation —, Rizek began.

— There isn’t! We need to update the CBJD. Unfortunately, this archaic model of the STJD, which allows for so many appeals and so much politicking, is provided for in the Constitution. So, the Constitution has to be changed. For me, Bruno Henrique’s situation is very clear. And all this noise that is happening is caused by misinformation, club bias, and easy outrage. People say: ‘he must be punished.’ Of course he must be punished, but what is the law for punishing him? —, he added.

— I was convinced by Flamengo’s defense, which was coherent and impeccable in its arguments. I find it hard to counter Flamengo’s defense. I also think the case’s rapporteur found the solution he could, which is the maximum fine of R$ 100,000. That’s what I think. For me, that’s the case —, the journalist concluded.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRUNO HENRIQUE’S CASE AND THE OTHERS?

Unlike the cases of Nino Paraíba (former Bahia) and Eduardo Bauermann (former Santos), Bruno Henrique did not receive money to benefit a criminal ring. Moreover, the Flamengo player did not harm his own team; after all, the third yellow card was already planned by the coaching staff in the match against Santos, in the final stretch of the 2023 Brasileirão.

On the other hand, Nino and Bauermann not only harmed their teams but also profited from the cards they received, something that did not happen with Bruno Henrique. In the case of the Flamengo idol, there was only a ‘passing of privileged information’ to his brother and friends.

WHEN WILL BRUNO HENRIQUE’S TRIAL BE CONCLUDED, AFTER ALL?

The trial of Bruno Henrique’s appeal in the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) began on Monday (10), but was interrupted after one of the rapporteurs requested to review the case. Thus, the process will continue on Thursday (13), starting at 3 p.m. (Brasília time).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.