Filipe Luís speaks out on Bruno Henrique investigation: "Until he’s judged" | OneFootball

Is Bruno Henrique accused of fraud?

Bruno Henrique started as a regular player last Wednesday (13), which sparked debates on sports programs and social media. This is because the accusation of fraud in sports results gained new developments a few days earlier. Nevertheless, the number 27 played normally in Filipe Luís’ team and even scored the winning goal against Internacional in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16.

— My treatment of him is the same. He has the presumption of innocence. Until he is tried and convicted, he is innocent — said coach Filipe Luís at the post-match press conference at Maracanã.

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What is the context?

The investigation dates back to November 2023, when Bruno Henrique received a yellow card and then a red card in the match against Santos. At the time, three betting companies recorded suspicious movements related to the possibility of the forward receiving a booking.

Then, conversations extracted from the player’s cell phone, in which he and his brother Wander discussed the chance of receiving a card, became key pieces in the process. Thus, the case, which had been stalled, gained new developments in 2025.

What is the latest update?

On August 12, a petition requested the indictment of Bruno Henrique and his brother for alleged fraud, in addition to the accusation of match-fixing. However, Judge Fernando Brandini Barbagalo considered that the forward does not present a flight risk and maintained the initial decision.

If convicted of sports fraud, the brothers could face a sentence of two to six years in prison, in addition to a fine. The case is still ongoing, while Bruno Henrique remains available to coach Filipe Luís of Flamengo.

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