Lara do Nascimento Costa banned five years after violent futsal attack

Lara do Nascimento Costa five-year suspension futsal violence Brazil Eusébio tournament

During the Municipal Women's Futsal Championship in Eusébio, part of the Fortaleza metropolitan area in Ceará, Brazil, player Lara do Nascimento Costa of the RDJ Sport team slide‑tackled opponent Ana Julia Alencar and then struck her twice in the head. A second player who tried to intervene was also hit in the face. Both victims received medical attention and the match was halted.

The Liga Desportiva do Eusébio disciplinary commission imposed a five‑year suspension on Costa, barred her from all competitions organized by the league, and expelled her team As Resenhas from the tournament. Police opened a criminal investigation for bodily injury, and the Ceará Public Ministry publicly condemned the assault. Video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting a wider debate about violence and disciplinary measures in amateur sport.

Entities: Ana Julia Alencar · As Resenhas · Ceará · Lara do Nascimento Costa · Liga Desportiva do Eusébio · RDJ Sport · Sports League Eusébio

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Public of Ceará issued a statement condemning the aggression. (Article 1a8f4353-14e2-47db-aba5-af1310b35eee)
[● 4 SOURCES] A futsal player was suspended for five years after kicking an opponent in the head. (All articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The team As Resenhas was expelled from the tournament. (Article 1a8f4353-14e2-47db-aba5-af1310b35eee)
[● 4 SOURCES] The assault occurred during the Campeonato Municipal de Futsal Feminino in Eusébio, Ceará, Brazil. (All articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Liga Desportiva do Eusébio disciplinary commission imposed the five‑year suspension. (All articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Video of the assault spread widely on social media, prompting debate over violence in sport. (All articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] The match was halted by referees because of the violent incident. (All articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] The victim received medical treatment at a local urgent care unit and was released after evaluation. (All articles)