Red Bull Bragantino made a statement following the sexist remarks by defender Gustavo Marques about referee Daiane Muniz.
In an official note, Massa Bruta emphasized that the 24-year-old athlete will be punished for such behavior.
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The sanction – not yet disclosed – will be applied even after he went to the referee’s locker room to apologize.
“Red Bull Bragantino publicly reinforces the apology to all women and, especially, to referee Daiane Muniz. The club does not condone and repudiates the sexist remarks made by defender Gustavo Marques after the match.
Still at the stadium, the player and the club’s sporting director, Diego Cerri, went to the referee’s locker room to personally apologize on behalf of the institution and acknowledge the mistake. Both also addressed the press on site.
We know that the weight of elimination is frustrating, but nothing justifies what was said. Whether in football or any other sector of society. The club will study in the coming days the punishment that will be applied to the athlete.“, says the official note.
See below what the defender said after the case gained attention:
Gustavo Marques was developed by América Mineiro and belongs to Benfica.
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He joined the Bragança club in July last year on a 12-month loan with an option to buy.
He played 16 games last year with one goal scored. And has nine matches in 2026, with two goals.
Photo: Reproduction/TNT Sports
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