Striker Bruno Henrique became a defendant for embezzlement, following a decision by the Third Criminal Panel of the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT), which unanimously accepted an appeal from the Public Ministry of the Federal District (MPDFT).
With that, the question remains: is he suspended? Can you play the Intercontinental for Flamengo? Sporting News shows.
Can Bruno Henrique play at the Intercontinental?
To date, Bruno Henrique He was not suspended and can continue to play normally for Flamengo. Therefore, he is confirmed for the Intercontinental dispute. Flamengo debuts on December 10th, at 2pm (Brasília time), against Cruz Azul.
The player was even judged by the STJD for allegedly taking a yellow card on purpose against Santos, in 2023, to benefit bettors. He received a fine from the court in the amount of R$100,000 and was not punished sportingly.
Now, Bruno Henrique will be tried by the Public Ministry of the Federal District and Territories (MPDFT). In addition to him, his brother Wander Nunes Pinto Júnior, the athlete’s sister-in-law, Ludymilla Araújo Lima and six other people became defendants for embezzlement. If convicted, they can receive a sentence of one to five years in prison.
On Thursday afternoon (4), Bruno Henrique’s advisor released a statement stating that the athlete’s defense will be presented.
“The defense of athlete Bruno Henrique received with indignation the news of the trial that accepted the MPDFT’s appeal to open criminal proceedings regarding an alleged crime of embezzlement, a fact that contradicts the reasoned decision of the first instance judge. With confidence in the Judiciary, an appeal will be presented by the defense to the competent bodies, which will demonstrate, once again, the clear error in the complaint“, said the attacker’s defense.
⚠️ Now!
Federal District Court accepts appeal from the Public Ministry and makes Bruno Henrique, from Flamengo, a defendant for embezzlement.
If convicted, the attacker could receive a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison.
The DF Court had already made the player a defendant for fraud… pic.twitter.com/ZJyEGy62om
— Planet of Football 🌎 (@futebol_info) December 4, 2025
Bruno Henrique in 2025
- 58 games
- 15 goals
- 2 assists
