How Bruno Henrique’s defence overturned his ban ⚖️ | OneFootball

The forward Bruno Henrique from Flamengo was cleared to play after the STJD converted, last Thursday (13), the suspension of 12 matches, initially applied, into a fine of R$ 100,000.

Thus, the forward will be able to play this Saturday (15) against Sport, in a postponed Brasileirão match.

The site ge explained how the forward's defense managed to overturn the punishment, something that sparked a lot of discussion on social media.

Check out the main points below, and leave your opinion in the comments!

Why was the penalty reduced?

The reversal was built on two main points raised by the defense:

The vote was 6 to 2 in favor of the fine, with one vote for maintaining the original penalty.

What the auditors said

Position of the defense and Flamengo

Lawyer Michel Assef highlighted that it was proven that Flamengo was not harmed.

The distinction between the player's case and the scheme investigated in Maximum Penalty was considered decisive in changing the outcome.

Regarding who will pay the fine, Assef stated that the responsibility lies with the athlete, but Flamengo should discuss the matter with him.

Parallel investigation in common justice

Bruno Henrique remains under investigation by the Federal Police and charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged sports fraud, an accusation based on messages from the player's brother about bets on the yellow card received against Santos in 2023.

Decision repercussions

On social media, the discussion was intense about the case, with many journalists and fans sharing their opinions.

So, what did you think of the case?

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