STJD Clears Bruno Henrique to Play, Imposes R$100,000 Fine Under Article 191

Overview

• Auditors favored Article 191’s regulatory breach over manipulation charges, with six votes for the fine, two for Article 243, and one for 243‑A.
• Bruno Henrique remains eligible for Flamengo’s matches in the Brasileirão and the Libertadores final after the suspension threat was removed.
• First‑instance discipline in September had set a 12‑game ban and R$60,000 fine, but the full STJD panel opted for only a monetary penalty.
• The case stems from a November 1, 2023 yellow card allegedly pre‑announced to the player’s brother; Federal Police indicted him in April, and criminal probes continue.
• The decision can be taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and critics noted the R$100,000 fine equals about 0.0067% of Flamengo’s projected 2025 revenue.