Gisele Kumpel alleges sexual harassment by football mascot during Internacional vs. Gremio match

Brazilian journalist Gisele Kumpel filed a sexual assault lawsuit after experiencing harassment by the mascot during her coverage of the match between Internacional and Grêmio.

Gisele Kumpel Files Harassment Case

Brazilian journalist Gisele Kumpel has taken legal action after experiencing sexual assault while covering the match between Internacional and Grêmio.

A new scandal has emerged in Brazil’s sports scene. In a departure from the typical unruly fan behavior, a journalist found herself targeted. Gisele Kumpel has lodged a criminal complaint for sexual harassment during the highly charged derby match between Internacional and Grêmio. According to her legal filing, she was subjected to unwanted advances by the home team’s mascot amidst the celebrations of the third goal.

“Unfortunately, the match ended with the mascot sexually harassing me. Another day when women want to do their job in football and suffer from idiots who are criminals. I will go all the way to ensure no other woman has to go through this,” declared Gisele Kumpel.

Reports from Brazilian media indicate that the journalist found the mascot’s behavior peculiar from the outset. The situation reached its peak when the individual behind the mask attempted to kiss her.

Grêmio performance and stats

Grêmio

Manager: Renato Portaluppi
Rank 9th
Win 2
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 4-3
Diff 1
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 1-4
Diff -3
Top 3 Scorers
This season

Grêmio is currently 2nd in the with 68 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 12 times. In its last match, Grêmio won 2-3 against Fluminense.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 63 goals and conceding 56.​

Internacional performance and stats

Internacional

Manager: Eduardo Coudet
Rank 6th
Win 2
Draw 1
Loss 1
Goals 4-3
Diff 1
This season

It will be Internacional ended the league in the position with points.

It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .​