Report: Brazilian footballer in China faces virus penalty
Posted July 25, 2020 7:00 am
BEIJING (AP) - Ricardo Goulart, a Brazilian striker who plays for Hebei China Fortune, faces a possible fine after taking photos with fans without a face mask, a state news agency reported Saturday.
The 29-year-old Goulart, who previously played in Italy, was in the eastern city of Suzhou to prepare for a season opener.
On Friday, he posed for photos with fans without a mask, the Xinhua News Agency said.
'œHe is expected to be fined and warned about his actions rather than receiving a suspension,'ť Xinhua said. It gave no details of the possible penalty.
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