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Futsal Player Gets 5-Year Ban for Brutal On-Field Attack
27 Jul
Summary
- Player received a five-year ban and her club was expelled.
- The attack occurred during a match where one team was leading.
- Victims received hospital treatment but sustained no serious injuries.
A violent assault marred a women's futsal match in Brazil last Wednesday, resulting in severe sanctions. A player from As Resenhas received a five-year suspension and her club was expelled from the Fortaleza Municipal Championship.
The Brazilian Futsal Confederation imposed this penalty last Friday, marking it as the most stringent ever in Brazilian women's futsal. The player attacked her opponent twice in the head while she was on the ground, then punched another player who attempted to intervene.
The match was abandoned immediately after the brutal incident. Both injured players were taken to the hospital for treatment; initial reports indicated no serious injuries.
Beyond the sporting consequences, the player is now under criminal investigation by local police in Ceará for assault and battery. The prosecutor's office is actively pursuing the case.
