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Red Bull Bragantino Apologizes for Defender's Sexist Remarks

2/22/2026

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Red Bull Bragantino apologized after defender Gustavo Marques made sexist remarks about referee Daiane Muniz following a 2-1 cup quarter-final loss to Sao Paulo.
Marques criticized Muniz's officiating and questioned her ability due to gender.
He later expressed regret, saying he wanted to apologize to Muniz and women worldwide.
Sao Paulo Football Federation condemned the comments as misogynistic, and Red Bull Bragantino said it would review the incident for punishment.

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Red Bull Bragantino apologized after defender Gustavo Marques made sexist remarks about referee Daiane Muniz following a 2-1 cup quarter-final loss to Sao Paulo.
Marques criticized Muniz's officiating and questioned her ability due to gender.
He later expressed regret, saying he wanted to apologize to Muniz and women worldwide.
Sao Paulo Football Federation condemned the comments as misogynistic, and Red Bull Bragantino said it would review the incident for punishment.