Corinthians fined star forward Jo for wearing green boots, the colour of their arch Brazilian rivals Palmeiras.
Former Manchester City forward Jo sparked backlash after wearing light green boots in Sunday s goalless draw away to Bahia in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A.
After Corinthians fans were left outraged, the club sanctioned and warned the former Brazil international, who is prohibited from wearing the boots again, even in training.
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista s football board communicates that they spoke with striker Jo about the use of football boots in the match against Bahia, this Sunday, a statement read.
The player was warned, fined and will not wear them again, neither in training or in games.
Jo, who emerged from Corinthian…