Vasco player faces heavy ban threat, could be hit with long suspension | OneFootball

The drama surrounding midfielder Jair at Vasco has taken a new and worrying turn. In addition to being out for the season due to a serious knee injury, the player now risks facing a heavy suspension. The CBF refereeing committee is considering the possibility of reporting him to the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) for contact with referee Anderson Daronco during the derby against Botafogo.

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Refereeing committee considers reporting the Vasco player

The information, released by the channel Atenção Vascaínos, indicates that Jair’s “foul” on referee Daronco during the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals did not go unnoticed. The incident, a shove by the midfielder on the referee during a moment of protest, was recorded and could lead to a formal complaint by the refereeing committee.

The possibility of the complaint moving forward is considered high behind the scenes.

If the complaint is confirmed, Jair’s situation becomes much more complicated. The Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD) is extremely strict in cases of physical aggression against referees. Article 254-A provides for a minimum suspension of 180 days for this type of infraction.

The tribunal’s interpretation of the intensity of the contact will therefore be decisive for the athlete’s future.

Punishment, if confirmed, would apply to 2026

What makes the situation even more dramatic is the fact that Jair is already sidelined. Since his knee injury has ruled him out for the rest of 2025, any suspension imposed by the STJD would have to be served starting in 2026. This means that even after he is medically cleared, he could still spend months unable to play, further delaying his return to the pitch.

Jair is already out of the squad due to injury – Photo: Marlon Costa/AGIF

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