A Brazilian player has been slammed with 8 games ban after waving his genitals at opponents in the name of celebrating a goal
Winger Emerson Carioca stripped himself naked and waved his private after scoring vital goal in December.
The action of the 25 year old was not only seen as condemnable but led to a 22-man on-field brawl.
Carioca was playing for Sampaio Correa – who he recently left – when he scored a dramatic 95th minute winner against Marica to send his side into the Rio de Janeiro state league second division play-off final.
But he left fans focussing on the wrong type of balls when he stripped totally naked.
Carioca now faces a long spell on the sidelines after a disciplinary panel decided his actions warrant an eight-game ban for a ‘violation of sports discipline and ethics’.
His new team Potuguesa de Rio will appeal the decision.
Carioca apologised and admitted that his unsolicited display was rather one celebration taken too far.
Carioca said: “Marica’s people have been slandering me for the past three matches I’ve played against them.
“They’ve called me a slob, an alcoholic, and a fat monkey. I was annoyed at what went on.
“I want to ask forgiveness from Sampaio Correa’s fans, my teammates, and also Marica’s fans, players, and everyone who loves football.”
