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Goalkeeper Convicted of Murder to Start in Lineup - Also a Player Convicted of Rape (VIDEO)

Published February 19, 2026, 09:24

A Brazilian goalkeeper, Bruno Fernandes, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the gruesome murder of his girlfriend (dismembered her body and fed the remains to dogs), has been released after 15 years and signed a contract with Vasco da Gama. The team's decision to use him has sparked outrage, as the case had shocked Brazil and was the subject of a documentary on Netflix. The team has received permission from the federation to use him. The situation is worsened by the fact that the team's coach has decided to include Deres, a midfielder convicted of participating in a rape case, in the starting lineup. This case has caused sadness and outrage in public opinion, highlighting the ethical dilemmas that arise when athletes with a serious criminal past return to professional sports.