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Bruno Henrique's 12-game suspension , initially valid only for the Brazilian Championship, may extend beyond national borders . The ruling in the first instance trial at the Superior Court of Justice (STJD) calls for a letter to be sent to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) requesting that the suspension be extended to FIFA at the end of the trial.

LEGAL BASIS FOR THE EXTENSION

The court's prosecutor suggested internationalizing Bruno Henrique 's sentence based on two regulations:

• Article 70.1 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (2025): “If the infringement is serious, (...) the associations, confederations and other sports organizing bodies must request the Disciplinary Committee to extend the sanctions imposed so that they have worldwide effect (worldwide extension).”
• Article 140 of the CBF General Competition Regulations (2025): “Illegal conduct (...) is also subject to the application of minimum sanctions (...) in line with those provided for in the FIFA Disciplinary Code , as well as the sanctions provided for in the Brazilian Football Code of Ethics and Conduct.”

The rapporteur of the case, Dr. Alcino Guedes, accepted the suggestion. During the trial, he emphasized that it would make no sense to limit the punishment to Brazil alone : "It would make no sense if the punishments applied were disregarded outside Brazil, as a free pass for the accused to act freely in another country, especially given the gravity of the disciplinary infractions committed."

OFFICE DEPENDS ON FINAL JUDGMENT

Despite the ruling, the official letter to the CBF will only be sent after the second instance trial, a date yet to be set. Flamengo appealed to the STJD Plenary and also requested a stay of execution to release Bruno Henrique pending the conclusion of the case.

SITUATION IN THE LIBERTADORES

Even if the suspension isn't granted immediately, the forward is expected to be available to face Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores next week. This is because the international ban can only be applied after the final ruling, which has yet to be announced.

The FIFA World Cup break has been valuable for Juninho, who took advantage of the period to intensify his training at Ninho do Urubu . The striker remains determined to earn a place in Filipe Luís's squad, seeing the window without games as a crucial moment for his consolidation.

FEATURED INTERNALLY

In training, Juninho has stood out for his dedication and constant improvement, attracting the attention of the coaching staff . The player seeks to seize every opportunity, hoping to be considered for more minutes throughout the season.

Despite the fierce competition in the squad, the striker remains confident he can earn his place. Juninho understands that Flamengo will have a marathon of commitments until the end of the year and believes he can become an important option for the coach in various scenarios.

Motivated, the young man emphasizes the importance of being ready to help whenever called upon. In addition to contributing offensively, he also makes himself available to assist defensively , reinforcing his desire to participate in the club's successes and consolidate his career with the club.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), to face Juventude, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium , in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. In the table, Rubro-Negro remains in isolated leadership with 47 points, closely followed by Cruzeiro (44) and Palmeiras (43).

The mobilization of Flamengo fans in the " Nation at the UN " campaign reached impressive numbers. In just three days, more than 500,000 signatures were registered , solidifying the movement as one of the largest digital initiatives ever seen in Brazilian sports.

The initial goal was to gather 100,000 supporters in a week, but the number was reached in less than seven hours after the launch , last Tuesday (09). Since then, the numbers have only grown and Mais Querido is now looking for higher flights.

WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CAMPAIGN?

The initiative seeks recognition of the red-and-black fans as the first "symbolic-cultural nation" on the planet . The mobilization took over social media with the support of fans and historical idols of the club, exceeding all expectations. Now, the goal is even bolder: reaching 1 million signatures in the coming days.

ADRIAN EMPEROR ENTERED THE CAMPAIGN

Among those involved, Adriano Imperador stood out with good humor: "The Red-Black Nation recognized by the UN. Have you ever thought about me, a real Emperor?" he joked. He then issued a challenge: "Mission given. We won't disappoint Didico . We'll surpass 1 million. Not even a horse can handle it." The speech went viral and expanded the movement's reach, with idols like Zico and Adriano playing a central role in the mobilization.

WHAT DRIVES THE MOVEMENT?

With half a million signups in record time, the campaign demonstrates the strength of the nation, driven by passion, pride, and belonging . Engagement isn't limited to Brazil: fans abroad have also joined in, reinforcing the global nature of the campaign.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

Joining is quick, free, and accessible. Simply visit peticao.flamengo.com.br and sign. Then, you'll be invited to share and invite other Flamengo fans to join the story . With the submission of documents, the club also hopes to build a database of its fans.