Striker Gabigol was acquitted in a trial held this Wednesday at the STJD. The player was denounced for celebrating Flamengo’s goal with a poster in the match against Vasco, in Brasília.
In the session of the 4th Disciplinary Commission, the acquittal was not unanimous. Two auditors defended a warning and two voted for innocence. As there was a tie, the defendant benefits from the milder decision.
Lawyer who defended Flamengo and Gabigol, Michel Assef Filho commented during the argument:
– I confess I didn’t believe it when I saw the complaint. There is no objective criterion saying that it is prohibited.
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