The harsh sanction received by Gustavo Marques, Bragantino player, for sexist comment against a referee

The central defender Gustavo Marques, footballer for Red Bull Bragantino, was suspended for 12 games by the sports justice of São Paulo after making com...

The harsh sanction received by Gustavo Marques, Bragantino player, for sexist comment against a referee

TL;DR

  • Gustavo Marques, a central defender for Red Bull Bragantino, received a 12-game suspension.
  • The suspension was imposed by the sports justice of São Paulo.
  • The reason for the suspension was sexist comments made towards referee Daiane Muniz.
  • Marques was also fined 30,000 reais (approximately $5,600).
  • The suspension is limited to state competitions.
  • The comments were made on February 21st after his team's 2-1 loss to Sao Paulo.
  • Marques apologized for his statements and had previously been suspended for one game by his club.
  • The club also fined him, with the proceeds going to an NGO supporting women victims of violence.