Bruno Henrique drops STJ appeal, Flamengo star faces judgement on Thursday | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique to Respond on Possible Involvement in Sports Betting Cases

The defense plans of Bruno Henrique regarding the case of alleged involvement in sports betting cases had a new development. On Friday (29), the lawyers on the player's side gave up the appeal in the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) that tried to annul the investigation related to the yellow card received against Santos, in 2023, which allegedly helped friends and family to make money on the 'bets'.

The defense of Bruno Henrique signaled on Thursday (28) that they would use the appeal, which would be judged next Tuesday (02). However, the withdrawal was subsequently ratified. Therefore, the number 27 of Flamengo awaits the judgment of next Thursday (04), starting at 9 am (Brasília time), in the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). If convicted, the athlete has a chance to receive up to two years of suspension.

WHAT WERE THE OTHER MOVES OF BRUNO HENRIQUE'S DEFENSE?

In addition to the appeal, which was ultimately cancelled, the lawyers of Bruno Henrique tried, a month ago, a habeas corpus. However, the request was denied in a monocratic decision by Minister Joel Ilan Paciornik. The defense believes that the Federal District Court would not be competent to judge the case and wants analysis from the Federal Court.

WHAT HAPPENED TO BRUNO HENRIQUE?

At the end of the Brasileirão 2023, Bruno Henrique took a yellow card in the last minutes of the game against Santos, in Brasília. Subsequently, the athlete would receive the red card. Three betting houses suspected abnormal investments for the striker's warning. Then, the situation got complicated.

Thus, the cell phone of Bruno Henrique was seized by the Civil Police, and conversations of the player with his brother about the card before the game were revealed. The athlete denies having forced the yellow card. At the time, the number 27 was suspended and would not play the next match after the warning.

DOES BRUNO HENRIQUE PLAY AGAINST GRÊMIO?

While the trial does not take place, Bruno Henrique remains available to Flamengo. This Sunday (31), the Rubro-Negro faces Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, the ball rolls from 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, worth the 'fat' rubro-negra in the competition's leadership.

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