Nuremberg photo reporter José Maria, hit by an explosive in his right foot during the Copa do Brasil final, between Atlético-MG and Flamengo, at Arena MRV, last Sunday (10), was discharged from hospital this Friday (15). ). He was admitted to Mater Dei.
Initially, the photographer had been admitted to Hospital João XXIII. But, with the support of Atlético-MG, he was transferred to Mater Dei.
Nuremberg’s wife reported on the photographer’s social media that he received a visit from Otaviano de Oliveira Júnior, Atlético-MG’s doctor. He found that the photo reporter had exposed fractures in three fingers and fractured 3 bones in the instep of his foot, in addition to a cut on the sole of his right foot.
On social media, Berg, as the photographer is called, thanked the messages of affection on social media.
“Thank God I’m discharged. Thank you all for your strength, affection and messages of comfort. God bless you all”, published Berg.
Due to widespread confusion involving fans, Arena MRV, Atlético-MG’s stadium, was temporarily closed last Tuesday (12) by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD).
Atlético-MG admitted guilt due to the confusion in the final and. As a solution, the club seeks to implement facial recognition of fans and change the turnstiles at Arena MRV.