Bruno Henrique speaks out before STJD ruling on match-fixing claims | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique could be away from football for up to two years

The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) is holding the trial of Bruno Henrique this Thursday (04), in Rio de Janeiro. Before the final decision, the Flamengo striker made a statement and reiterated his innocence of the accusations.

What did Bruno Henrique say at the STJD trial?

"I would like to reaffirm my innocence. Say that I trust in sports justice. I have never committed the infractions I am being accused of. My lawyers are here and will speak for me during the defense of the process.

I make it a point to show my respect and my total confidence in this court. And I wish an excellent trial to all. May everything proceed lightly and fairly. Good afternoon to all. That's all."

Why is Bruno Henrique being tried by the STJD?

Bruno Henrique received a yellow card in the last minutes of the game against Santos, in Brasília, in the final stretch of the Brasileirão 2023. Shortly thereafter, the athlete received a red card. Therefore, three betting houses suspected abnormal investments for the striker's warning and raised an alert.

The Civil Police, therefore, started investigations and seized Bruno Henrique's cell phone during an operation, and conversations between the player and his brother about the card before the game were revealed. Even so, the number 27 denies having forced the yellow. At the time, the athlete was suspended and would not play the next match after the warning.

What could be Bruno Henrique's punishment?

If found guilty, the athlete could face up to two years of suspension. This is because the accumulated penalties for the Flamengo striker range from 360 to 720 days off the field, suspension from 12 to 24 matches and three fines from R$ 100 to R$ 100 thousand.

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