Conmebol meets Bruno Henrique over Flamengo Libertadores row | OneFootball

Hearing takes place on the morning of this Friday (10th) at 11:30 AM (Brasília time)

Bruno Henrique participates in a virtual hearing with Conmebol on the morning of this Friday (10th) at 11:30 AM (Brasília time). The entity summoned the forward to clarify the obscene gesture made after Flamengo's qualification over Estudiantes (ARG) for the Libertadores semifinal.

WHY WAS BRUNO HENRIQUE SUMMONED?

Conmebol called the number 27 to speak remotely. The summons, as confirmed by the Coluna do Fla report, is directly linked to the obscene gesture directed at the opposing fans on September 25th.

Since then, the South American entity has been conducting a disciplinary process investigating unsportsmanlike conduct in the continental tournament. Thus, Bruno Henrique became a target of Conmebol after the match held at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata.

WHAT IS THE POSSIBLE PUNISHMENT?

Conmebol's Disciplinary Unit categorizes the forward under articles 2b and 2c of the entity's Disciplinary Code. In summary, article 2b deals with offensive, insulting, or defamatory behavior.

Meanwhile, 2c points to the violation of the minimum guidelines of what is considered acceptable behavior in sports. Thus, if the entity decides to apply a punishment, Bruno Henrique may receive a suspension for games or for a determined period.

WHAT DOES BRUNO HENRIQUE SAY ABOUT THE EPISODE?

Bruno Henrique used social media to comment on the episode. According to the forward, the gesture was a reaction to objects thrown by the Argentine fans after Flamengo's qualification.

The forward also claims to have been hit by a lighter during the confrontation. In a message posted on the Fla da Depressão profile, the player emphasizes that the reaction occurred after suffering aggression:

“I'm always the villain of the story, right? Incredible. They only show my side, but they don't show when players are hit by cans, objects, and other things. My response was precisely because I got hit in the face with a lighter,” he wrote.

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