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Bruno Henrique becomes defendant for match-fixing

The Flamengo continues with a bustling backstage amid the ongoing season. This Friday (25), the forward Bruno Henrique became a defendant after the 7th Criminal Court of Brasília accepted the complaint from the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Federal District and Territories (MPDFT) for alleged involvement with sports betting.

According to the newspaper ‘Metrópoles’, the Public Prosecutor's Office made the Flamengo forward Bruno Henrique a defendant for match-fixing. The case gained traction after the player received a yellow card to allegedly favor bettors, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship of 2023.

AND NOW, BRUNO HENRIQUE?

Now, Bruno Henrique faces criminal charges for the crimes of sports result manipulation, consummated fraud in co-authorship, and attempted fraud in co-authorship, twice. Thus, the maximum penalty can reach 17 years in prison.

WHEN DID IT HAPPEN?

The case occurred on November 1, 2023, in a match held at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília. Bruno Henrique was dribbled by forward Soteldo. However, the Flamengo player committed a foul and argued with the referee. Finally, due to the elevated tone, the athlete received a second yellow card and was expelled in the final minutes.

WILL BRUNO HENRIQUE PLAY THE NEXT FLAMENGO MATCH?

Thus, with Bruno Henrique available, the Flamengo squad remains focused on the upcoming commitments of the season. The team, led by coach Filipe Luís, faces Atlético-MG this Sunday (27), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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