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Brazil's sports tribunal has suspended Ronaldinho for one match for a dangerous kick that nearly hit an opponent's face in a Brazilian league match.
Ronaldinho, who plays for Atletico Mineiro, kept his right foot in the air after a rash challenge, nearly hitting an opponent during a 0-0 draw against Gremio on Sept. 23.
No foul was given at the time, but the tribunal used television images to suspend the former two-time world player of the year.
Atletico's lawyers appealed, but the tribunal said Wednesday it would uphold the suspension, meaning Ronaldinho will not play against Internacional later in the day.
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Atletico, seeking its first title since 1971, is second in the Brazilian league, six points behind leader Fluminense.
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