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Flamengo Forward, Bruno Henrique Could Be Suspended for Up to Two Years

The supporter of Flamengo received bad news this Friday (01). This is because the Prosecutor's Office of the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has charged Bruno Henrique with match-fixing. Thus, the fans wonder: will the number 27 be available for the upcoming games?

Yes! Bruno Henrique remains available for Flamengo and can play normally this Sunday (03), against Ceará, in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. This is because, until the trial takes place, there is no possibility of the number 27 receiving a preventive suspension.

WHICH ARTICLE WAS BRUNO HENRIQUE CHARGED UNDER?

Bruno Henrique was charged by the STJD Prosecutor's Office under two articles of the Brazilian Sports Justice Code (CBJD). The first is article 243, paragraph 1. Thus, the punishment provided is a suspension of 360 to 720 days.

Finally, the second is article 243-A, which deals with “acting contrary to sports ethics, with the aim of influencing the results of a match, event, or equivalent.” In this case, the punishment for this situation ranges from 12 to 24 matches of suspension.

WHAT DID BRUNO HENRIQUE SAY?

The Coluna do Fla report contacted Bruno Henrique's advisory team shortly after the situation came to light. The forward's defense released the following statement.

“Bruno Henrique was penalized with a card in a play where, obviously, there was not even a foul.

The allegation that receiving a card in this play, where there was not even a foul, was intended to influence the result of the match or the championship in dispute is absurd.

The STJD itself had previously shelved the case based on the same allegations, and the athlete's defense will demonstrate that the new accusation also deserves the same outcome.”

WHEN DID THE ALLEGED MANIPULATION OCCUR?

The situation occurred in the match between Flamengo and Santos, at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, valid for the Brazilian Championship of 2023. Bruno Henrique committed a foul and complained to the referee. However, the forward continued to express himself and received a second yellow card, being expelled in the final minutes of the match.

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