Luxembourg Football Player Gerson Rodrigues Receives Suspended Sentence for Violence Cases – Slovan Bratislava Coach Addresses Absence

The Luxembourg football player of Slovana Bratislava Gerson Rodrigues did not return from the national team meeting in March.

news-item-description">The footballers of SK Slovan Bratislava won Saturday’s match of the 3rd round of the extension part of the Nike League in the group for the title over Podbrezová 2:1. The 18-year-old winger Nino Marcelli scored three points for the “Whites” in the first minute of stoppage time. The team of coach Vladimír Weiss st. has an 18-point lead over the second Spartak Trnava at the top of the table and is close to defending the title.

He received a suspended sentence due to 3 cases of violence

After Saturday’s league victory over Podbrezova 2:1, coach Vladimír Weiss Sr. confirmed this at the press conference: “We didn’t have Rodrigues here, he didn’t come (suddenly). We have to deal with it, both me and the club. These are disciplinary matters and that’s impossible, I can’t swerve left-right. For me, the first priority is the team.” When asked for additional information, he replied: “That’s all I know.”

On Wednesday, Rodrigues received a suspended prison sentence of 18 months and a fine of 1,500 euros. The Luxembourg court decided on this, finding the footballer guilty of three acts of violence. He can appeal against the verdict, the Luxembourg newspaper L’essentiel reminded.

news-item-description">Luxembourg football player Gerson Rodrigues from Slovan Bratislava received a suspended prison sentence of 18 months and a fine of 1,500 euros.

The charges related to domestic violence against his ex-partner and two conflicts in public. One man had his tooth knocked out outside a nightclub in June 2022. Another allegedly broke his nose and eye socket in 2019 before a night out. According to RTL Today, the victim was unable to work for several months and underwent three facial surgeries.

In the third case, in November 2022, he was supposed to attack his former partner, Miss Luxembourg 2020. He allegedly punched her in the face and insulted the police officers who were called after the incident. In addition to a fine of 1,500 euros, the 28-year-old footballer must also pay compensation to the victims, amounting to more than 3,700 euros.

His lawyer, Guillaume Rauchs, disputed the allegations throughout the trial and stated that his client now wants to focus primarily on football and family. Rodrigues was not present at Wednesday’s hearing. The prosecutor’s office demanded a 15-month suspended sentence for him.

He’s an expert, but we set our limits, Weiss said

Rodrigues came to Slovan at the beginning of February on a one-year loan from Dynamo Kyiv with an option for a permanent transfer. He has a reputation as a gifted but troubled player, often changing clubs.

news-item-description">Football Slovan Bratislava entered the spring season with a 4:0 victory in Žilina. The only blemish on the successful evening of the Slovak champion was the unpleasant-looking injury of goalkeeper Milan Borjan. Trainer Vladimír Weiss senior. he also commented on the Luxembourg acquisition of Gerson Rodrigues, labeled as a problem player.

“Gerson has great quality, he is a complete footballer. Certainly, he has the label of an expert, his genesis shows it. But I had a good talk with him and we set the rules of the game, which I believe will work. As long as he follows our rules, he will be a valid player. These experts love the game. As long as he is disciplined, he will be a great asset. I believe it will be,” coach Weiss hoped in February.

He started well at Tehelno polí, so far he has a record of 8 matches, 5 goals and 1 assist. He impressed with his speed and technique. During the national team matches in March, he first failed with Luxembourg in the play-off for promotion to EURO 2024 against Georgia (0:2), then in the preparatory match he scored a goal and an assist in a 2:1 victory over Kazakhstan.

On the day of the match with Podbrezová, he shared on the social network Instagram the information that he became the Player of the Month for February in the Nike League.

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2024-03-30 20:10:50
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