In a dramatic turn just days before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique has been officially charged with sports fraud by Brazil's Public Prosecutor’s Office. The charges come as Flamengo prepares to face Chelsea FC on June 20 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, marking a key clash in the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
According to reports, three members of Bruno Henrique's family have also been indicted in connection with the alleged betting scandal. While the full details of the case are still emerging, the timing of the charges raises serious concerns for the Brazilian club’s campaign.
Bruno Henrique, one of Flamengo’s key attacking threats, was expected to start against Chelsea in what would have been a pivotal match for both teams. This will be Chelsea’s second fixture in the tournament under new head coach Enzo Maresca, and they now face a potentially weakened Flamengo side as the legal proceedings unfold.
This shocking development adds more controversy to what is already a high-stakes tournament. With international attention on the FIFA Club World Cup — hosted across 12 cities in the United States — the scandal has ignited conversation about integrity and oversight in global football.
Whether Bruno Henrique will remain eligible to play remains uncertain, but Flamengo's preparation is undoubtedly disrupted as they face one of Europe’s top clubs under a growing cloud of legal trouble.
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