Athletiba is chaos! Vini Jr law claims another victim in Brasileirão 🎥
A Brazilian football match between Coritiba and Athletico ended in a 3-3 draw, featuring a red card issued under the 'Vini Jr. Law.' The rule penalizes players for covering their mouths to hide insults during on-field confrontations.
Why it matters
The application of the 'Vini Jr. Law' reflects ongoing efforts in professional sports to curb racism and unsportsmanlike conduct through stricter disciplinary measures.
The chaotic Coritiba vs. Athletico this Friday (11) was packed with scuffles and lots of puddles on the Couto Pereira pitch.
And the derby in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão — which ended in insane fashion — also featured a red card based on the " Vini Jr . Law."
Coritiba had a free kick late in the first half.
Then Breno Lopes went up to center-back Arthur Dias and covered his mouth with his right hand during a confrontation.
VAR official Rodrigo Nunes de Sá called referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães over to the monitor.
And he came back with a red card, leaving Coxa a man down.
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