STJD prosecutors file case against Grêmio and executive over alleged racial abuse at women's Gre-Nal | OneFootball

The Prosecutor's Office of the Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva has filed a complaint against Grêmio and executive Bárbara Fonseca over alleged racial abuse of an Internacional supporter after the women's Gre-Nal on 28 March, in the Brasileirão Feminino. According to Globo.com, the incident is said to have happened at the end of the match.

Both have been charged under article 243-G of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice, which covers discriminatory acts. Possible sanctions for Grêmio include loss of points and home advantage, a R$100,000 fine, and an obligation to implement effective anti-racism measures.

Fonseca could face a 360-day suspension and a R$100,000 fine. Prosecutors have also asked for her to be suspended on a preventive basis until the case is heard, citing the gravity of the allegation.

A criminal investigation is also under way. A witness has testified to the alleged insult and is due for an identification procedure, with the inquiry potentially concluding on Wednesday. The club said it would comment soon.

The derby at Sesc Protásio Alves finished 2-1 to Grêmio. After the match, an Internacional fan from the Camisa 12 group filed a police report alleging the executive shouted a racist insult with expletives as players left the pitch.

Later that night, Grêmio issued a note calling the accusation untrue, adding that staff were being abused by rival fans. Fonseca also rejected the claim on social media, calling it untrue and frivolous, and said witnesses state the incident did not occur.

Source: Globo.com