Coluna do Fla
·21. November 2025
Referees outraged as Ramon Abatti Abel punished over Palmeiras v São Paulo

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·21. November 2025

Referee Ramon Abatti Abel and VAR Ilbert Estevam are suspended for 40 days, which outrages the other referees of Brazilian football. The punishment is due to the controversies that occurred in Palmeiras' comeback against São Paulo by 3-2, at Morumbi, during the 27th round of the Brasileirão.
According to ESPN, the referees' anger is because “the weaker side always bears the brunt.” Thus, they claim to feel “unprotected” in Brazilian football, as punished players manage to make deals to continue playing, while referees are removed from matches.
São Paulo was leading Palmeiras by 2-0, a score that could have been extended. However, Allan tackled Tapia in the Palmeiras area, but Abel, on the field, did not call a foul. Estevam, in the VAR, stated that the infraction was unintentional.
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Still at 2-0, Andres Pereira planted his cleats on Marcos Antonio's shin. The referee, however, only gave a yellow card. Thus, Palmeiras continued with 11 players on the field and turned the game around against São Paulo.
The refereeing errors gave the leadership of the Brasileirão to Palmeiras. This is because, in the same round, Flamengo lost to Bahia by 1-0 in a match with two red cards for Flamengo players.
Without Ramon Abatti Abel officiating, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (22) to face Red Bull Bragantino, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.
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