Clube Alviverde claimed to see ‘with concern for the huge pressure’ that some opponents have been exercising ‘in search of future advantages’
O Palm trees He issued an official note on Monday (6) in response to the criticism made by and the arbitration of the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The alviverde club claimed to see “with concern the huge pressure” that some opponents have been publicly exercised and behind the scenes, with the aim of “establishing chaos” and “coercing entities and individuals in search of future advantages.” The statement was published a day after the classic in which Verdon beat Tricolor 3-2 by turn in Morumbi.
The result caused revolt at the tricolor club, which accused the arbitration of having direct influence on the scoreboard. Coach Hernán Crespo classified the judges’ performance as “scandalous”, and the CBF decided to remove the referee and the head of the Ilbert Estevam da Silva. In addition to the demonstrations of São Paulo, Flamengo’s soccer director, José Boto, also criticized the conduct of the matches and the criteria adopted by the CBF. After the defeat to Bahia, the leader stated that the red-blacks have been harmed compared to direct rivals and cited the classic between Palmeiras and São Paulo as an example of “differences of criteria” and “lack of transparency” in the use of VAR.
In the note, Palmeiras repudiated the accusations and said it was “comfortable to crediting a decision of the referee – and only to her – an epic turn, won with the taste of sweat and three goals in 19 minutes.” The text also mentions bids in which the club would have been harmed, such as the non -expulsion of players from Sao Paulo, and accused rivals of “hypocrisy.”
The club also pointed out that its board rarely speaks of arbitration, “because it respects the appropriate forums and does not outsource responsibilities in the adverse moments.” According to Palmeiras, this stance would explain part of the recent success of the team. However, it must be remembered that coach Abel Ferreira is a fierce critical of Brazilian arbitration and that the board of Verdon has also complained about judges who, in his view, have harmed him.
The text reaffirms support for the professionalization of arbitration and investments in technology, but criticizes leaders who, according to the club, “appeal to shouting” and make “accusations without proof.” Palmeiras also stressed that, among the teams that compete for the title, it will be the only one to act during the FIFA date, even embezzled by calls. Finally, the club said the Superior Court of Sports (STJD) will expected “with energy” against those who “launches improper suspicions about people and institutions”.
The note was published in the midst of a strong polarization environment between clubs after recent arbitration controversies. On social networks, fans of different teams – especially Flamengo, Palmeiras and – were divided between criticism and ironies, unintentionally favoring the alviverde team in Brasileirão.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
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