Bruno Henrique’s defence responds after Flamengo ban in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique was punished with a 12-game suspension this Thursday (04)

BY MÔNICA ALVES

After a trial imposed by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), which determined a 12-game suspension for Bruno Henrique, the player’s defense has spoken out. According to the representatives of the Flamengo athlete, there was a lack of clarity in the decision, and therefore, the intention is to appeal for a reduction or even elimination of the penalty.

WHAT WAS THE STATEMENT FROM BRUNO HENRIQUE’S DEFENSE?

“The votes by some of the auditors for the acquittal of Bruno Henrique show that there is serious doubt in the Court regarding the accusation, in favor of the defense. The athlete’s defense will request a suspensive effect and file an appeal so that the full STJD can definitively judge the matter, trusting that justice will be restored with the athlete’s acquittal.”

The statement, sent to the Coluna do Fla team, highlights that Bruno Henrique was acquitted under article 243 of the Sports Justice Code. This part of the law refers to “manipulating and deliberately harming a team.” On the other hand, without unanimity, by four votes to one, the forward was penalized under article 243-A, for acting contrary to sports ethics. Thus, the athlete received a 12-game suspension plus a fine of R$ 60,000.

IS BRUNO HENRIQUE OUT OF THE LIBERTADORES?

The punishment is valid only for matches organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). During the trial, the rapporteur of the 1st disciplinary committee of the STJD, Dr. Alcino Guedes, argued that the penalty should also apply to international tournaments, which would include the Libertadores. However, the discussion did not move forward, and BH will only miss Brasileirão matches.

— The Brazilian Code of Sports Justice is very clear that match-based penalties are served in the same championship in which they were incurred. In this case, it’s the Brasileiro. There is no doubt about this, despite the request. In fact, this was not brought up in the rest of the trial, only the rapporteur raised this issue — he added.

WHEN WILL BRUNO HENRIQUE RETURN?

Therefore, Bruno Henrique is cleared to play in the Libertadores against Estudiantes (ARG) on September 18 and 25. In the Brasileirão, the forward will be eligible to play in the last five rounds, unless Flamengo manages to reduce or eliminate the penalty.

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