After Palmeiras’ official statement criticizing the STJD’s decision to try midfielder Maurício and mentioning Flamengo’s Pulgar, Flamengo went on the “counterattack.”
Vitória also issued a statement after the body’s decisions – see more below.
In a lengthy statement, the Rio club cited data showing that Palmeiras is, for example, the club with the highest number of decisions changed in its favor via VAR since 2020.
“A survey by Espião Estatístico, from ge, shows that, since the VAR ranking was introduced in 2020 through the 2026 Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras has accumulated the highest number of decisions changed in its favor (65), the lowest number of decisions against it among the country’s main clubs (47), and the biggest positive balance in Brazilian football (+18). It also leads the total number of VAR interventions,” the excerpt says.
This time, without mentioning Palmeiras by name, the club also referred to the behavior of players, coaches, and members of coaching staffs putting themselves in the “position of victims.” In the club’s view, it would be a “studied and coordinated action.”
Flamengo praised the investments made by the CBF regarding refereeing. But it called for accountability when referees and assistants make mistakes.
Examples seen in the way refereeing was handled during the World Cup were also cited as a path to be repeated in Brazilian football.
As it concluded its statement, Fla said that “Brazilian football needs to go back to discussing the game more than the refereeing. This will only be possible when referees adopt clear criteria and stop rewarding teams that use pressure throughout the entire game as a strategy.”
Check out the full statement below:
Vitória congratulates the STJD
The fact that Maurício was reported because of the incident involving defender Cacá was celebrated by the Bahia club.
According to Vitória, the possibility that the Palmeiras midfielder could be punished – with up to six matches – “highlights the serious mistake made by the match refereeing team.”
Check out the club’s position below.
Photo: Reprodução/Flamengo
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