Fan banned for racist abuse of Flamengo’s Rodrigo Muniz | OneFootball

What happened to Rodrigo Muniz, former Flamengo and current Fulham (ENG) player?

The forward Rodrigo Muniz was a victim of racist acts while playing for Fulham (ENG). In light of this situation, the English team took legal action against a 25-year-old man, who ended up being convicted.

Through social media, Fulham thanked the Premier League, the UK Football Policing Unit, Cumbria Police, and the Metropolitan Police for their work. As a result, the fan who offended Rodrigo Muniz was sentenced and will not be allowed to attend football stadiums for three years. Additionally, the individual will have to perform 150 hours of community service.

WHEN DID THE RACIST ACT AGAINST RODRIGO MUNIZ, FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER, OCCUR?

Rodrigo Muniz began receiving abuse from a fan right after the matches against Liverpool (ENG) in December 2024 and in April 2025. In an audio to ‘TNT Sports’, the forward said that the first offensive words came through social media after he scored a goal. However, at that moment, the athlete chose to ignore them.

However, after arriving home and receiving more messages, in which the man called him “slave” and “hope your family dies”, Rodrigo Muniz decided to speak with Fulham, who took the appropriate measures in this case. Finally, the individual received a sentence from the Court.

WHAT IS RODRIGO MUNIZ'S SITUATION AT FULHAM?

Rodrigo Muniz is a product of Flamengo and has been a Fulham player since 2021. In the current season, the forward has played nine times, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

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