Ex-Flamengo man, Cruzeiro staffer punished by STJD for abusing refs | OneFootball

Who is the ex-Flamengo official punished by the Superior Court of Sports Justice for Football?

The Superior Court of Sports Justice for Football (STJD) announced this Friday (05) that football director Bruno Spindel, of Cruzeiro, must serve a 15-day suspension. That is because the former Flamengo official disrespected the refereeing during the 18th round of the Brasileirão.

“Ref this f***ing thing properly, damn it!”, Spindel shouted during the draw between Cruzeiro and Fluminense, in Minas Gerais. The action violated Article 258 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), which refers to indiscipline.

Can Spindel appeal?

The former Flamengo official received the minimum punishment of 15 days away from Cruzeiro, but the maximum can reach 90. However, the defense can appeal to the full court to reduce or even avoid the sanction.

When did Spindel work at Flamengo?

Bruno Spindel arrived at Flamengo in 2012, during the administration of Eduardo Bandeira de Mello. However, the executive began to gain more influence from 2019 onward, under Rodolfo Landim. Still, the new administration in 2025 decided to dismiss the official, who was left without clearly defined duties.

What do you mean the official had no role?

Bruno Spindel held different positions at Mais Querido. Initially, the executive led the club’s marketing department. Later, Rodolfo Landim appointed the administrator as Fla’s executive football director. Under Bap, however, the member of the Minas Gerais club’s top brass faded from the spotlight.

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