Cristiane is fined by Santos for wearing a Corinthians shirt

Elimination in the semi-final of Women’s Brazilian Championship is bothering Christiane more than expected. The experienced striker was fined by saints for wearing the Corinthians shirt right after the second game against the São Paulo rival. Despite having explained the situation, she ended up receiving a 20% discount on her salary after the symbolic exchange with Grazi, midfielder for the Parque São Jorge team.

After the aggregate score of 5-0 for Corinthians, the players exchanged shirts. Cristiane then became the target of several demonstrations by fans who found the attitude unacceptable. On her social networks, the athlete explained herself. “Since we started playing, way back when, women’s football has always been this: respect above all,” she wrote on her social media.

So, this Saturday (9), exactly one week after the episode, the Santos board chose to fine Cristiane 20% of her salary. “I didn’t imagine it would have such an impact, arouse so much anger among the fans. And that’s why I come here to apologize, it was wrong to have done that right after the match we lost,” said Cristiane last Sunday, one day after the painful elimination.

The publication in which he explains the change of shirts was made together with Grazi. In the text, the two say they have worked together for over 20 years. They embrace with emotion and then the Corinthians player goes to meet coach Arthur Elias, who recently took charge of the Brazilian team after the fall of Pia Sundhage.