STJD reject Corinthians appeal, André out for the Majestoso | OneFootball

Corinthians was unable to overturn the suspension imposed on midfielder André by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). In a hearing held this Thursday (7), the full court unanimously decided to uphold the two-match suspension given to the player for his red card against Vasco in the Brazilian Championship.

As a result, the midfielder will miss the derby against São Paulo, scheduled for Sunday (10) at 6:30 p.m. at Neo Química Arena, in the 15th round of the national competition.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

André was charged under Article 254 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), which refers to violent play. The red card came in the first half of Corinthians’ win over Vasco, after a challenge on Thiago Mendes.

In the first review of the case, held last week, the court determined that the midfielder had used excessive force in contesting the ball and handed down a two-match suspension. Corinthians’ legal department filed an appeal seeking to reduce or overturn the penalty, but the request was ultimately denied by the STJD.

The session took place at the headquarters of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) in Fortaleza and included votes from auditors Luiz Felipe Bulus, Rodrigo Hayashi, Antonieta Pinto, Mariana Barreiras, and Luis Otávio Veríssimo Teixeira, all of whom fully upheld the initial decision.

Without André available, Fernando Diniz will have to look for alternatives to set up the midfield for the Majestoso. The derby is considered important for Timão’s recovery in the Brazilian Championship, as the team is still trying to move away from the lower part of the table.

In addition to the midfielder’s case, Corinthians is also following another STJD hearing. On Friday (8), Fernando Diniz will be judged for statements made after the loss to Mirassol, when he criticized the refereeing during a post-match press conference. The coach could receive a suspension of up to six matches.

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