Fan banned after racist abuse of Flamengo’s Rodrigo Muniz | OneFootball

What happened to Rodrigo Muniz, former Flamengo player and current Fulham (ENG) player?

Forward Rodrigo Muniz was the victim of racist acts while playing for Fulham (ENG). In response to this situation, the English club took legal action against a 25-year-old man, who ended up being convicted.

Through social media, Fulham thanked the Premier League, the UK Football Policing Unit, Cumbria Police, and the Metropolitan Police for their work. As a result, the fan who insulted Rodrigo Muniz was sentenced and will not be allowed to attend football stadiums for three years. In addition, the individual will have to complete 150 hours of community service.

WHEN DID THE RACIST INCIDENT AGAINST RODRIGO MUNIZ, FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER, HAPPEN?

Rodrigo Muniz began receiving abuse from a fan right after the matches against Liverpool (ENG), in December 2024, and in April 2025. In an audio message to ‘TNT Sports’, the forward said that the first offensive words came through social media after he scored a goal. However, at that moment, the player chose to ignore it.

However, after arriving home and receiving more messages, in which the man called him “slave” and “I hope your family dies”, Rodrigo Muniz decided to speak with Fulham, who then took the appropriate measures in this case. In the end, the individual received a sentence from the court.

WHAT IS RODRIGO MUNIZ’S SITUATION AT FULHAM?

Rodrigo Muniz is a product of Flamengo and has been a Fulham player since 2021. In the current season, the forward has already played in nine matches, in which he scored one goal and provided one assist.

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