Defender Gabriel Bahia, who belongs to Volta Redonda and is negotiating to defend Botafogo, has become the target of suspicions of involvement with results handling. The defender would have purposely received cards in two Serie B matches this year, raising evidence of favoring gamblers.
O Sporting News Explains the case, who is the defender and how the cards were.
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Gabriel Bahia: How were the yellow cards?
Three punishments applied to the player caught the attention of betting operators, who communicated the case to the federal government and the CBF last week, according to information obtained by “GE”.
The most recent episode occurred a few days ago: in the 1st to the 1st CRB defeat by the 22nd round, Gabriel Bahia was sent off after receiving two yellow cards – the first at the beginning of the game and the second in the second half.
In the summary, referee Lucas Casagrande reported that both infractions were “Tactical faults to interrupt a promising attack”also highlighting that the athlete left the lawn without resistance.
Another situation under analysis took place in July 19, In the 17th round, when the defender took Yellow card against Athletico-PR. Judge Fabiano Monteiro dos Santos classified the play as a “Fear Entry” against the opponent.
Defender Gabriel Bahia is suspected of handling sports bets.
Operators pointed to an excessive number of betting on cards received by this year’s Serie B and acined the Federal Government and the CBF.
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In addition to the throws, it caught the attention of betting houses the unusual volume of money bet specifically in the possibility of Gabriel Bahia being warned or expelled, especially in the confrontation against the CRB. A significant part of these bets came from the city of Volta Redonda, which increased the suspicions.
Volta Redonda chose not to comment on the subject. The player of the player, João Paulo de Oliveira Tardim, said he was unaware of any complaint, said he fully relying on his client and argued that the bids analyzed “are part of the game”. The CBF merely reported that cases involving the integrity unit undergoing confidentiality.
According to the found, at least three operators recorded atypical movements. In one, betting on card cards corresponded to 5% of the total, five times higher than normal. In accordance with the legislation, all platforms reported the situation to the Ministry of Finance’s Awards and Betting Secretariat, responsible for regulating the sector.
Despite the episode, the defender has no history of other matches that have raised suspicions. Botafogo’s interest in hiring follows up, with advanced conversations.
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Who is Gabriel Bahia?
Gabriel Henrique Feitosa da Silva, Born on November 24, 1998it’s a defender, has 1,90 m high, weighs 87 kg and acts preferably with the right leg. In Volta Redonda, usually play for right side of the defense.
Currently, it is considered one of the most important pieces of the cast, which occupies the 17th place in Serie B of the Brazilian Championship.
Formed in the base categories of Juazeirensewhere he began his career in 2016, Gabriel accumulated experiences in clubs in the interior of São Paulo between 2018 and 2022, as XV of Piracicaba, Andradina, Matonense and Bandeirante.
In 2023, he arrived on loan to Volta Redonda, gaining space quickly. The following season, he was one of the holders in the campaign that led the club to the C -series title.
