Chinese Super League: Brazilian forward Henrique Dourado banned for one year after barging into ref

Brazilian forward Henrique Dourado was banned for 12 months and fined US$30,000 on Friday after barging into the referee during a Chinese Super League football match.

The former Fluminense and Flamengo star was sent off in Henan Songshan Longmen’s 2-2 draw on Sunday at Wuhan Yangtze River after appearing to deliberately run at speed into the back of the referee in the 16th minute.

The 32-year-old Dourado sent the official flying and was promptly dismissed.

“First, Henrique Dourado … is suspended for 12 months,” the Chinese Football Association said. “Second, we are imposing a fine of 200,000 yuan (US$30,000).

“It is hoped that all parties can jointly safeguard the order of the competition and the hard-won environment for football development.”