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Flamengo issues official statement after Bruno Henrique betting controversy - check it out

Mengão striker is investigated for involvement in possible match-fixing in a 2023 Brasileirão match, and the club takes a stand in defense

Bruno Henrique is being investigated for match-fixing in the Brasileirão match between Flamengo and Santos, according to the Federal Police. (Photo/CRF)
Bruno Henrique is being investigated for match-fixing in the Brasileirão match between Flamengo and Santos, according to the Federal Police. (Photo/CRF)

15 Abr 2025 | 22:33 |

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Striker Bruno Henrique, currently at Flamengo , was indicted by the Federal Police on suspicion of involvement in a match-fixing scheme in Brazilian football. The investigation indicates that the player would have participated in an alleged agreement to intentionally receive a yellow card during the match between Flamengo and Santos, valid for the 2023 Brazilian Championship . Ten other people were also named in the investigation, including his brother, Wander Nunes Pinto Júnior.




INTERCEPTED MESSAGES SHOW CONVERSATION BETWEEN PLAYER AND BROTHER


According to information revealed by the Metrópoles portal, investigators had access to the contents of the cell phone of Wander, the striker's brother . In one of the conversations found, he questions Bruno Henrique about the number of cards he had received in the competition. The player confirms that he had two cards and, shortly after, the pair begin to discuss the possibility of receiving one more in the game against Santos, which, according to the PF, would indicate an attempt at manipulation to favor bets.



FOCUS OF THE INVESTIGATION IS THE GAME BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND SANTOS IN OCTOBER 2023

The match in question took place in October 2023 and, until then, had not raised public suspicions. However, the content of the messages rekindled the possibility that the striker forced a yellow card warning . The case is being treated as betting fraud and embezzlement, crimes with penalties that can exceed five years in prison.


In an official statement, Flamengo stated that it has not yet been formally notified by any authority about the athlete's indictment. The club reinforced its commitment to complying with sporting and legal standards, but also highlighted the importance of respecting Bruno Henrique's right to defense, emphasizing that the player must be treated as innocent until proven guilty. "The Club is committed to complying with the rules of fair play in sport, but equally defends the application of the constitutional principle of the presumption of innocence and due process of law," the statement said.


During the examination of the devices, the Federal Police identified that a large part of Bruno Henrique's WhatsApp messages had been deleted, making it difficult to fully trace the conversations. Even so, the content accessed on his brother's cell phone was considered sufficient to proceed with the investigation. Almost four thousand conversations were analyzed, with several gaps and excerpts without context.


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What time is Flamengo's game tomorrow? Check out the details

The match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship will be played at Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, with exclusive streaming broadcast.

Find out what time the game between Juventude and Flamengo will be this Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium - photo: reproduction
Find out what time the game between Juventude and Flamengo will be this Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:44 |

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Juventude and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS), and will be broadcast live on the Amazon Prime streaming service. The duel promises to shake up the table and test the squads at different times of the competition.


Coach Filipe Luís will be without three key players. Léo Ortiz is suspended, while Bruno Henrique is serving a 12-match suspension imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). The player's defense has already requested a stay of execution , but the player is injured. Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on his right foot, also remains out.


Furthermore, the list of absences could grow. Alex Sandro is doubtful due to a calf injury . Jorginho felt thigh pain during the week, and Varela returned from the Uruguayan national team with a groin strain.


PROBABLE LINEUPS

Date and time: Sunday, September 14, at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time)


Location: Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul (RS)

Arbitration: Raphael Claus (SP)

Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)

VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)

TEAM LINEUPS

Probable Youth (Coach: Thiago Carpini):

Jandrei; Reginaldo, Luan Freitas, Wilker Angel and Marcelo Hermes; Jadson, Caíque, Mandaca and Nenê (Lucas Fernandes); Veron and Taliari.

Probable Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luís):

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas (Alex Sandro); De La Cruz (Jorginho), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.


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Did it work out? Psychic predicts the winner of Flamengo vs. Juventude

The match at Alfredo Jaconi at 4pm this Sunday (14) brings together fans' expectations and even spiritual predictions about the teams' performance.

Juventude faces Flamengo at Alfredo Jaconi with spiritual predictions about the duel and a climate of revenge in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Juventude faces Flamengo at Alfredo Jaconi with spiritual predictions about the duel and a climate of revenge in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:29 |

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On Sunday afternoon (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), Juventude and Flamengo take to the field at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium , in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship . In the previous duel for the competition, Rubro-Negro drew with Grêmio 1-1, at Maracanã, and seeks to find the way to victories away from home.


Due to its relevance, the matchup has even sparked curiosity in the esoteric world. Luiz Filho, a well-known psychic from the YouTube channel "Renascer das Cartas," performed a deck reading for the match. According to him, Juventude " holds the Death card, a powerful card that symbolizes change and strategy, but also highlights potential flaws and mistakes in home plays ."


On the other hand, the team led by Filipe Luís received the "Hanged Man's card." For the seer, this means that the Mais Querido team "will not change its attacking style, but will act more cautiously and will need to work on its emotional side to avoid mistakes."


RECENT RECORDS

In the first round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo thrashed Juventude 6-0. Now, the team from Rio Grande do Sul is looking to maintain its strong record against the Rio de Janeiro team. "Mais Querido" needs a win to remain comfortably at the top of the table.


AND THEN?

After facing Juventude this Sunday (13), Mengão faces Estudiantes for the Copa Libertadores . The match will be valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the competition, held at Maracanã.


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Palmeiras beat Internacional and close in on Flamengo at the top - see table

With a dominant performance and three goals from Vitor Roque, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader and is close to the top of the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras beat Internacional 4-1 with three goals from Vitor Roque and close in on Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Palmeiras beat Internacional 4-1 with three goals from Vitor Roque and close in on Flamengo - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:07 |

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Palmeiras gave Internacional no chance and won 4-1 this Saturday (13), in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. The big name of the night was striker Vitor Roque , who scored three goals. With the result, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader Flamengo and puts itself in the fight for the top of the table.


From the opening whistle, Abel Ferreira's team exerted intense pressure and opened the scoring after just three minutes. After a corner kick, Felipe Anderson pounced on the loose ball and passed it to Vitor Roque, who finished with precision past goalkeeper Rochet .


INTENSE PRESSURE AND EFFICIENCY


The home team's dominance continued intensely. In the 23rd minute, a solo play by Flaco López found the ball in the path of Facundo Torres, who found Vitor Roque again to extend the lead . Five minutes later, in the 28th minute, Lucas Evangelista pounced on a rebound from Felipe Anderson's shot following a short corner kick to score the third goal for the Green and Whites.

Before halftime, in the 42nd minute, Vitor Roque shone once again, completing a pass from Gustavo Gómez and scoring Palmeiras' fourth goal, making it 4-0 in the first half. In the second half, with victory virtually assured, Palmeiras slowed down. Internacional, which had produced little up until then, managed to pull one back in the 26th minute.



PALMEIRAS CLOSES TO THE LEAD

With this result, Palmeiras reaches the same 21-game streak as the leader and reinforces its position as the main contender for the title. Vitor Roque's performance boosts the squad's confidence for the rest of the season.


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