Sent off, Kaio Jorge slammed for taunting and diving against Atlético-MG

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·16 ottobre 2025

Sent off, Kaio Jorge slammed for taunting and diving against Atlético-MG

Forward Kaio Jorge, from Cruzeiro, was the target of strong criticism on social media after his controversial performance in the draw against Atlético-MG in the 2025 Brasileiro. The player was sent off in the second half after making a gesture indicating that referee Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva was “stealing.” But his unfortunate night didn’t end there.

The episode that resonated the most happened when Kaio Jorge grabbed the injured hand of 19-year-old defender Iván Román and simulated an aggression by the opponent, falling to the pitch in an attempt to deceive the officials. The young Atlético defender, who has a broken hand, kept his cool and did not react to the provocation.

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Reactions from internet users

On social media, the criticism was harsh:

“Kaio Jorge spent the entire first half trying to throw Iván Román off, thinking he was immature. And in the end, the immature one was himself.”

Another fan wrote:

“Man, what Kaio Jorge did deserves punishment. In the amateur leagues they’d break all his teeth. I’m sure all Cruzeiro players won’t applaud this attitude. The kid’s (Iván Román’s) hand is broken.”

And another comment reinforced the outrage:

“Iván Román has a broken hand and look what Kaio Jorge did. He even simulated it. Fate will take care of this one; the law of return is relentless. Thiago Neves is proof of that.”

Kaio Jorge: trial at the STJD

Due to the sending off and the gesture against the officiating, Kaio Jorge will naturally be tried by the STJD (Superior Court of Sports Justice). There is also the expectation of a possible complaint for his actions against Román.

On social media, Kaio Jorge addressed only the sending off in the derby, without mentioning the controversy with Iván Román.

“I want to apologize for tonight’s sending off, Nação Azul. I know I didn’t act in the best way and ended up making decisions that don’t represent who I am, nor the professional I strive to be every day. With the referee’s decision, I got carried away with the gesture and I recognize that I could have reacted differently. Here are my sincere apologies,” said the forward.

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