Rafinha Faces Disciplinary Action After Insulting Referee
São Paulo executive Rafinha has been denounced by the Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva (STJD) for insulting a referee after the team's loss in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The report comes from Globo Esporte Futebol.
Competition · 2026-08-12 21:53:14
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Rafinha, an executive of football at São Paulo, was reported to have insulted the referee after the game. According to the referee's report, Rafinha made derogatory comments in the tunnel leading to the dressing room. The referee's report has been submitted to the STJD.
Rafinha has been denounced under Article 258 of the Código Brasileiro de Justiça Desportiva (CBJD) for conduct contrary to sports discipline or ethics. If found guilty, he could face a suspension of 15 to 180 days. The case against Rafinha will be judged on Thursday. If punished, he will not be able to accompany the São Paulo delegation at the stadium.
