Player is suspected of forcing yellow card to favor gamblers in 2023 Brasileirão game
Criminal lawyer Ricardo Pieri Nunes, responsible for the defense of Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique, said the conversations between the player and his family members, before the match against Santos for the 2023 Brazilian Championship, were taken out of context. The statement was made by means of a statement issued in a report displayed on Sunday (20.br.2025) in Fantástico.
Bruno Henrique for fraud in sports competition and estelionato. He is suspected of forcing a yellow card during the game to benefit gamblers.
Nunes, who has worked in highlights involving Flamengo, such as the Urubu Nest Fire in 2019 and a previous defense of the player himself in 2020, related to the forgery of a driver’s license, said he relying on the judiciary to clarify the accusations.
“Athlete Bruno Henrique is known and respected for his simplicity and commitment to the sport. He has never been involved in betting schemes. On the contrary, he believes the sector should be increasingly regulated by the authorities.”declared the lawyer.
The defense maintains that the messages exchanged were misunderstood and disclosed out of context. “The distortions caused by the improper interpretation of private messages will be clarified throughout the process. The athlete trusts that the judiciary will correct the injustice being committed”He added.
Read the Rubro-Negro player’s lawyer note:
“Athlete Bruno Henrique is known and respected for his simplicity and commitment to the sport. He has never been involved in betting schemes. On the contrary, he believes the betting business should be increasingly restricted by the authorities.
The distortions that are being caused by the improper interpretation and dissemination of private messages, out of context, will be clarified in the course of the process. The athlete trusts that the judiciary will timely correct the injustice being committed. ”
Accusations and possible punishments
Bruno Henrique responds based on Article 200 of the General Law of Sport, which establishes 2-6 years imprisonment for fraud in competitions. In addition, the player is investigated by estelionato, with a penalty of 1 to 5 years in prison. In the sports field, it can be suspended or even banned from football.
Despite the accusations, the attacker is still active. This weekend, he traveled with the delegation of Flamengo to Quito, Ecuador, where the club faces LDU for the Copa Libertadores.
