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Brazilian football disciplinary incidents

Overview

The Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva (STJD) suspended Atlético midfielder Alexsander for two matches following an incident in the anti-doping room at Arena MRV. The suspension followed a 2-1 victory over Cruzeiro, where Alexsander reportedly recorded a video containing “grave conduct” and “grave words” directed at Kaio Jorge.

Atlético has announced plans to appeal, claiming the midfielder was responding to provocations. Additionally, Cruzeiro was fined R$ 10,000 for fan vandalism and ordered to pay R$ 31,000 for damages, while Atlético received a R$ 10,000 fine for missing balls at the end of the match.

Entities

Kaio Jorge · Cruzeiro · Alex Merlim · Sporting CP · Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sporting CP futsal captain Alex Merlim suspended

    Sporting CP futsal captain Alex Merlim has received a one-game suspension from the Portuguese Football Federation for insulting a referee during his son's youth match.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Alexsander suspended for two games following insults to Kaio Jorge

    Atlético midfielder Alexsander has received a two-match suspension from the STJD for insulting Kaio Jorge, an incident the club intends to appeal.

Sources

cmjornal.xl.pt · dev.tnonline.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · gazetaesportiva.com · rr.pt · tnonline.uol.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br