Former professional footballer Réver was detained by the Federal Police on Wednesday, September 4, at Salgado Filho Airport in Porto Alegre. The arrest was executed due to the non-payment of child support, according to reports from GZH and corroborated by Terra. The former player, who has two children, was identified by the Federal Police as a passenger with an outstanding arrest warrant while arriving at the terminal. The warrant was issued by the 9th Family Court of Belo Horizonte and stipulated a detention period of 30 days or until the debt was satisfied.
The warrant for the former defender’s arrest was issued by the 9th Family Court of Belo Horizonte. Law enforcement officials identified the outstanding mandate while Réver was passing through the airport terminal. At the time of the incident, he was traveling with the Red Bull Bragantino women’s team, which was in the city to face Internacional in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, as reported by Terra.
Payment of Debt and Release
Following his detention, Réver was transferred to the Federal Police headquarters in Porto Alegre. The outstanding debt totaled approximately R$ 150,000. Upon confirmation of the payment of this full amount, he received an alvará de soltura and was freed late in the afternoon.
The Federal Police characterized the detention as a civil, extra-penal measure, used exclusively as a coercive instrument to compel the debtor to fulfill a financial obligation rather than as a criminal punishment.
Réver Serves as Assistant Coach After Playing Career
Réver, who retired from professional football in 2023 at the age of 38, is currently serving as an assistant coach at Red Bull Bragantino, working alongside manager Vagner Mancini. His playing career was highlighted by significant stints at several of Brazil’s most prominent clubs.
After beginning his professional journey at Paulista de Jundiaí, he played for Al-Wahda in the United Arab Emirates before gaining national prominence at Grêmio between 2008 and 2010. Réver consolidated his career with the Galo, appearing in over 300 matches and winning 12 titles, including the 2013 Copa Libertadores. He returned to Atlético-MG to conclude his playing career, where he remains the player with the most titles in the club’s history.
The incident at Salgado Filho Airport occurred as he continued his transition into the coaching staff ranks within the Brazilian football circuit.
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