Overview
- The STJD’s Fifth Disciplinary Commission on Monday handed Yuri Alberto a two-match ban after charging him under CBJD article 254 for a violent tackle and article 258 for kicking the corner-flag.
- The suspension removes Yuri from Corinthians’ next two Série A fixtures — the matches against Botafogo and Atlético‑MG — and would allow a return for the 37th-round game with Grêmio if not extended.
- Midfielder Matheus Pereira received a written warning after the referee’s match report said he mocked officials, and Corinthians was fined R$2,000 for a two-minute delay restarting the second half.
- Corinthians confirmed it will file a Pleno appeal aimed at overturning the single-game penalty tied to article 258, seeking to limit the player’s ban to the red-card violent-play offense.
- The ruling compounds a larger availability crisis for Corinthians, which has nine current absences from injuries, suspensions and call-ups and faces increased relegation risk in the closing rounds.