Conmebol investigate Bruno Henrique’s obscene gestures at fans | OneFootball

An investigation has been opened into the Mengao figure for "obscene gestures" against Estudiantes fans. Will he be sanctioned by default?

Looking ahead to the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores 2025, Flamengo could lose one of its main attacking cards to face Racing. Bruno Henrique, one of the historical members of the squad

The governing body of South American football has opened an investigation into the Brazilian striker for "behaving offensively, insultingly or making defamatory statements". In this particular case, it is due to the obscene gestures the footballer made to the Estudiantes fans after the penalty shootout victory in the quarter-finals.

According to the Disciplinary Code, Bruno Henrique would have violated "the minimum guidelines of what is considered acceptable behavior in the sports field". The sanctions range from fines to suspension for one or more matches. If the latter, he would miss the first leg against the Academy at the Maracaná.

Flamengo and Bruno Henrique have until Friday, October 3rd to present their defense. Brazilian media have reported that the club will argue that the player's reaction was a response to objects thrown by the local audience during the celebrations.

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