Ex-Coritiba player banned from football; Alef Manga’s suspension is maintained

The left-back Diego Porfíriowho was part of the cast of Coritiba last year and at the beginning of this season, it is banned from football. The decision took place on Thursday night (28), in judgment by the Full Court of Sports Justice (STJD). There is no appeal for the former Coxa athlete, who also received a fine of R$60,000.

Porfírio was the target of Operation Maximum Penalty, which investigates match-fixing in Brazilian football. In testimony to the Public Ministry of Goiás, the side admitted to having received R$50,000 to receive a yellow card when defending Coritiba against América-MG, in a duel in the 25th round of last year’s Brasileirão.

Diego Porfírio also revealed that he nominated the attacker Alef Manga, formerly of Coritiba and currently at Pafos FC, in Cyprus, to the results manipulation scheme. The player would also have accepted receiving a yellow card against América-MG. In fact, both ended up yellow in that match.

Alef Manga has suspension maintained at the STJD

The attacker Alef Manga ended up having his suspension defined in the first instance and maintained in the Plenary. The player received a 360-day suspension from football and had his fine increased from R$30,000 to R$50,000.

A standout for Coritiba last season and in the first half of 2023, Alef Manga ended up being loaned to Pafos FC, in Cyprus. In three official games for the new club, the striker did not score any goals. His last match took place on September 23rd.

Other athletes with experience in Paraná football

In addition to the Coritiba duo, other players with experience in Paraná football were also judged in the STJD Plenary.

The Ecuadorian steering wheel Bryan Garciawho ended up having his contract with Athletico terminated this year, received 360 days of suspension and a R$50,000 fine.

The attacker Tony Anderson, with stints at Athletico and Coritiba, received a fine of R$40,000. The left-back Igor Cariús, formerly of Paraná, received a 540-day suspension and a fine of R$40,000. The sides Pedrinho It is Sidcleyex-Athletico, in addition to the steering wheel Jesus Trinityex-Coxa, were acquitted.