Benfica loanee fined after controversial comments | OneFootball

Red Bull Bragantino has imposed a heavy fine on Gustavo Marques, a player on loan from Benfica, following the sexist comments made by the defender after the match against São Paulo (1-2) last Saturday.

In a statement, the Brazilian club revealed that it will punish the player with a deduction of "50% of his total earnings", which will be donated to an NGO "that supports women in vulnerable situations in the Bragança region".

"Red Bull Bragantino announces that center-back Gustavo Marques will receive a fine of 50% of his total earnings as a consequence of the sexist remarks made against referee Daiane Muniz, after the match against São Paulo. He will also not be called up for the game against Athletico-PR on Wednesday," reads a post shared by the Brazilian club on social media.

"The amount of the fine will be donated to the NGO Rendar, which supports women in vulnerable situations in the Bragança region. Red Bull Bragantino is in talks with the NGO itself and with other institutions in Bragança Paulista so that social and educational measures, which already take place throughout the year, are intensified and promoted within the club and in our society," the club concluded.

This year, Gustavo Marques – valued at 1.4 million euros – has played in nine official matches: six in the Campeonato Paulista and three in the Brasileirão. In 810 minutes on the field, the 24-year-old player has scored two goals.

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