The Brazilian footballer Bruno Henriqueplayer of the Flamengo12 matches was suspended for his participation in a scheme of Amaño de Betas, the Brazilian sports justice announced a few hours ago. Bruno Henrique, 34, also faces a judicial process in this case, in which he is accused of deliberately receiving a yellow card to benefit traigators of his surroundings, which could take him to prison of two to six months.
The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) suspended it 12 games and imposed a fine equivalent to $ 11,000 for “violating sports ethics,” according to a decision announced by Marcelo Rocha, president of the First Disciplinary Chamber of the agency. The player can appeal, which is suspensive, and declared his innocence in statements made by videoconference before the court.
A surveillance unit of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) revealed that the brother, sister -in -law and Bruno Henrique’s cousin opened an account in an online betting house the day before the game and bet that the Flamengo striker would receive a yellow card against Santos.
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In recent years, several betting scandals have emerged in Brazil. In September 2023, FIFA extended international sanctions of eleven players suspended by the CBF. In March, a parliamentary commission whose rapporteur was the former legendary Romario, world champion in 1994, requested an investigation On the alleged involvement of the West Ham Lucas International Uncle, also suspected of being involved in betting frauds.
