Gazeta Esportiva.com
·22. März 2026
Santos to approach CBF over Barreal goal offside decision

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·22. März 2026

This Sunday, Santos drew 0-0 with Cruzeiro in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship, at Mineirão. The match had a controversial moment at 52 minutes of the second half when Barreal had a goal disallowed for offside.
After the game, Peixe released a statement on their social media saying they will file a representation with the CBF regarding the incident.
The disallowance sparked a strong reaction off the field. Neymar, who was rested for the game, posted on his social media that “this offside does not exist,” mocking the decision and reinforcing the feeling of outrage among Santos fans. The post went viral and was followed by criticism from fans and Cuca, who described the incident as a “normal goal” and stated that “the VAR made a mistake” in the press conference.
“Santos FC will formalize a representation tomorrow with the CBF regarding the offside called on Álvaro Barreal's goal, scored at the end of the match against Cruzeiro.”
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