ARA Brazilian football match between Internacional and Cruzeiro saw a dramatic incident where Cruzeiro's forward Gabriel Pec suffered a severe injury after being tackled by Internacional's defender Víctor Gabriel. The tackle resulted in a fractured leg for Pec, requiring surgery and an estimated three to four months of recovery. The referee initially allowed play to continue but later expelled Gabriel for the foul. Following the incident, the Superior Tribunal de Justicia Deportiva (STJD) imposed an unusual suspension on Víctor Gabriel, banning him from playing until Pec is medically cleared to return to training, which could last up to 180 days. This decision was deemed exceptional due to the severity of the injury and sparked debate within Brazilian football circles.
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