In a decision rendered on Thursday by the Superior Court of Sports Justice, eight individuals charged in the “Maximum Penalty II” operation were subject to sanctions after being heard. Santos defender Eduardo Bauermann is among those involved.

Bauermann will face a suspension of twelve games, a direct consequence of his involvement in the betting scandal which is currently shaking the country. This sanction only confirms the heavy consequences that players in Brazilian football face due to their wrongdoings.

Match-fixing scandal in Brazil

It should be remembered that since last May, when his contract was temporarily suspended, the talented defender has been excluded from training sessions with Santos. This action taken by the club clearly demonstrates the seriousness of the allegations against Bauermann and the profound impact they have on his career and reputation.

These are the penalties for each player:

– Moraes (Aparecidense-GO): 760 days and R$55,000

– Gabriel Tota (Ypiranga-RS): banishment and R$30,000

– Paulo Miranda (without club): 1,000 days and R$70,000

– Eduardo Bauermann (Santos): 12 games

– Igor Cariús (Sport): discharged

– Fernando Neto (São Bernardo): 380 days and R$15,000

– Matheus Gomes (without club): ban and R$10,000

– Kevin Lomónaco (Bragantino): 380 days and R$25,000.

As Brazilian football is rocked by cases of corruption and cheating, sporting authorities are working to restore integrity and transparency to the game. The repercussions of the “Maximum Penalty II” case will continue to be scrutinized closely, with the expectation of additional sanctions and the hope of a thorough cleaning of the practice of football in the country.