The Minas Gerais club announced that it will appeal the decision, arguing that it did not have the opportunity to adequately defend itself
The Superior Court of Sports Justice () decided to ban the Arena MRVhome of , as a result of incidents that occurred during the final of the match against . The Minas Gerais club announced that it will appeal the decision, arguing that it did not have the opportunity to adequately defend itself. With the ban, Atlético-MG will be forced to play its home games in another location and without the presence of fans. For Arena MRV to reopen, the club will need to demonstrate that it has implemented the necessary security measures.
The Sports Prosecutor’s Office mentioned several acts of violence, such as the throwing of bombs, invasions of the field and the use of lasers against Flamengo’s goalkeeper. In response to these events, the Civil Police of Minas Gerais initiated an investigation to investigate related crimes. Atlético-MG reported that it has already managed to identify some of those responsible for the acts of vandalism and that it will take the necessary measures to punish the offenders.
The STJD’s decision is based on articles 211 and 213 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice, which deal with the clubs’ responsibility for ensuring safety during sporting events. The court established a deadline of two days for Atlético-MG to present its defense, and the ban will remain in force until the club proves the adoption of the measures required for security at the stadium.
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Published by Fernando Dias
