adminVARGINHA. – A Brazilian football club brushed aside a storm of criticism yesterday to sign a goalkeeper convicted for murdering his girlfriend, whose body was fed to the dogs. Bruno Fernandes (32) was presented before reporters at a hastily arranged Press conference in the south-eastern city of Varginha, where he pulled on Boa Esporte club’s black and red shirt, before going to a medical check-up.
Bruno, as he is commonly known, said he would now “concentrate on (his) work.”
“The important thing for me is to get started,” he was cited as saying by the UOL news website.
However, the talented goalie, who used to play for top Brazilian club Flamengo and had been touted as a recruit for Italian giants AC Milan, faces a bitter reception.
Sponsors have fled second division Boa Esporte, including chief backer Gois and Silva, which withdrew on Monday. Its logo was still emblazoned on the shirt worn by Bruno yesterday.
The reaction on social media has been fierce.
“Well done Boa Esporte! You’re now the most hated club in the world!!” was a typical comment on the club’s Facebook page. The club website was hacked by protesters. – AFP.
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