Boa EC

11 'criminal' footballers

'Marca' has drawn up a list of players who have had run-ins with the justice system, including some players who have retired.

Série B Brazil

Bruno ordered to return to prison

Bruno de Souza has been ordered back to prison just weeks after he was controversially allowed to sign for Boa Esporte.

Série B Brazil

Brazil court orders 'murder' goalkeeper back to prison

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the re-incarceration Tuesday of a professional goalkeeper released after partially serving a sentence for the gruesome murder of his ex-girlfriend.

Série B Brazil

Brazilian club signs keeper charged with murder

A Brazilian football club brushed aside a storm of criticism Tuesday to sign a goalkeeper convicted for murdering his girlfriend, whose body was fed to the dogs.

Série B Brazil

Return of Brazilian goalkeeper convicted in murder prompts uproar

Sponsors deserted a Brazilian football club Monday over its plan to sign a goalkeeper convicted in the murder -- and alleged feeding to dogs -- of his girlfriend.

Série B Brazil

Disgraced Bruno set to join Boa Esporte

Bruno de Souza is set to resume his footballing career at Boa Esporte after spending the past seven years in prison.