Brazil's Jesus suspended for 2 months for bad behavior

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring in a penalty shoot out, with his goal winning the shot out and the match 5-4, during the Community Shield soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. The match ended 1-1 and Manchester City won the match 5-4 after a penalty shoot out.

August 07, 2019

Jesus was sent off after a second yellow card at the 70-minute mark in the South American cup final. He protested the decision with hand gestures suggesting the referee had been paid off and then pushed the video assistant referee feed on the sidelines.

Brazil and Jesus can still appeal the decision. If the punishment stands, Jesus will miss Brazil's friendlies against Colombia and Peru in September. He could also be sidelined for another two matches in October.

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Subjects
- Sports,
- International soccer,
- Soccer,
- Men's soccer
People
- Gabriel Jesus
Locations
- Peru,
- South America,
- Latin America and Caribbean,
- Brazil
Organisations
- Peru National Soccer Team,
- Brazil National Soccer Team