STJD rejects appeal and upholds Kaio Jorge warning over derby incident
Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice has upheld a warning for footballer Kaio Jorge following a dangerous challenge during a Copa do Brasil match. The court rejected an appeal to increase the penalty, confirming the player remains eligible for future games.
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the application of disciplinary standards in Brazilian football regarding violent play and player safety protocols.
The full panel of Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) voted by a majority to uphold Kaio Jorge's punishment for the incident involving Atlético-MG's Ruan Tressoldi in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The striker received a one-match suspension, which was converted into a warning, and remains eligible to play.
The incident occurred in the first half of the derby on August 25. After being undercut while airborne, the defender landed dangerously and was substituted following the concussion protocol.
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