Juventude's striker, Ênio, is suspected of intentionally receiving a yellow card in his team's Brasileirão debut against Vitória to influence sports betting outcomes. The CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) launched an investigation following unusually high betting volumes and the involvement of individuals linked to Ênio, a violation of FIFA regulations.
The suspicious betting activity involved over R$100,000, significantly impacting betting odds.
Ênio, a recent acquisition by Juventude, has been sidelined pending the investigation. Both the club and Ênio's representatives are refraining from comment.