Bruno Henrique is fined for an obscene gesture at the Libertadores

Bruno Henrique is fined for an obscene gesture at the Libertadores


The player will be free to face Argentine Racing on the 22nd, in the semi-final of the continental competition




Good news for Flamengo. Forward Bruno Henrique received only a fine Obscene gesture after the ranking against Estudiantes, of Argentinaon the 25th. In this way, the player will have to shell out 25 thousand dollars (around R$ 136 thousand) and will be free to face Racing in the semifinal of the Libertadores.

Conmebol listed the impact of the image on several news sites to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the player. Thus, Bruno Henrique was cited in articles 11.2b and 11.2c, which talk about “offensive, insulting or defamatory behavior” and “violation of the minimum standards of what is considered acceptable behavior in the sporting field”.

In a statement before the Conmebol disciplinary court on the 10th, the attacker reported that he had no intention of initiating the provocation. Therefore, the player, who participated remotely, he defended himself from the accusations and apologizeddeclaring that he will be more careful on future occasions.

Flamengo will face Argentinian Racing on the 25th, at 9.30pm (Brasilia time), at the Maracanã, in the first match of the Libertadores semi-final. The return match will take place on the 29th, at the same time, in Avellaneda, Argentina. Rubro-Negro seeks to become the first Brazilian four-time continental champion.

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Source: Terra

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