STJD delays Vitor Roque hearing over homophobic post after derby | OneFootball

The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has scheduled a new date for the trial of forward Vitor Roque from Palmeiras for a homophobic post after the 3-2 victory over São Paulo in the Brasileirão in October. The session, initially set for Monday, will now take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. (Brasília time).

In addition to Vitor Roque, São Paulo officials and the referee of that match will also be judged.

STJD sets date for trial of those reported after the classic between São Paulo and Palmeiras in the Brasileirão (Photo: Reproduction/STJD)

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Vitor Roque reported for homophobic post

Vitor Roque got into controversy after the classic. The number 9 posted an image on his Instagram profile of a tiger biting a deer's neck. The “Little Tiger,” as he is called by the fans, was charged under article 243-G: “practicing a discriminatory, disdainful, or outrageous act related to prejudice based on ethnic origin, race, sex, color, age, condition of an elderly person or person with a disability.”

The punishment ranges from five to ten games, in addition to a fine of R$ 100 (one hundred reais) to R$ 100,000 (one hundred thousand reais).

What are the other STJD reports?

São Paulo officials reported for protests against referees

São Paulo directors, Rui Costa and Carlos Belmonte, were charged under article 258 of the CBJD, which mentions “assuming any conduct contrary to sports discipline or ethics.” In the match report, the referee noted insults from the Tricolor officials in the tunnel leading to the locker rooms.

São Paulo protested against possible errors. The most contested was the possible unawarded penalty when the team was still leading the classic 2-0. In the incident, which occurred six minutes into the second half, Tapia was unintentionally knocked down by Allan inside the area, but the refereeing saw a “slip” by the Palmeiras player.

Additionally, the Tricolor believes there was a foul on Tapia in the build-up to Palmeiras' first goal, scored by Vitor Roque, and claims that Gustavo Gómez and Andreas Pereira should have been sent off.

Referees reported after controversies in the Choque-Rei

Field referee Ramon Abatti Abel and video assistant referee (VAR) Ilbert Estevam da Silva were reported under article 259 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), which refers to “failing to observe the rules of the sport.” Both may face penalties ranging from 15 to 120 days. The duo was suspended by the CBF.

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