Abel Ferreira aims dig at Flamengo, slams claims of Palmeiras favouritism

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·27 October 2025

Abel Ferreira aims dig at Flamengo, slams claims of Palmeiras favouritism

What happened in the Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro match?

Palmeiras only managed a 0-0 draw against Cruzeiro this Sunday (26th), in the 30th round of the Brasileirão, in a match marked by controversial refereeing decisions. After the game, Abel Ferreira took a jab at Flamengo and slammed accusations that the São Paulo team is favored in the championship.

What did Abel Ferreira say?

I understand what my colleague (Leonardo Jardim) said, his frustration. The last game I played at Maracanã (against Flamengo, where Palmeiras complained about a penalty by Jorginho on Gómez)… I really understand him! The narratives that are created, whether it’s team A, B, or C that is more or less favored, everyone has already realized that there’s no point in creating this hypocritical narrative. This is for our fans: get ready because Palmeiras does not have the same media power as other clubs. It’s not just Palmeiras, all teams are favored at times, and when a hypocritical narrative is created solely about Palmeiras, it’s almost like: ‘Let’s now find a scapegoat, a target, and since they’re ahead in the championship…’. This was done long before the game. You saw what was created beforehand. You saw Grêmio complain, all teams complain about refereeing, it’s not just Palmeiras. Flamengo probably has the same reason to complain. Grêmio and São Paulo too. Don’t create hypocritical narratives that Palmeiras is the favored team. Palmeiras has already been favored and harmed. Flamengo has already been favored and harmed. Grêmio, Cruzeiro, all of them,” said Abel Ferreira.

What happened in the match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro?

The first controversial moment of the match happened at 11 minutes into the first half. On that occasion, Gustavo Gómez made a ‘studs-up’ challenge on Wanderson’s shin, but referee Rafael Klein only showed a yellow card.

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Following Gustavo Gómez’s harsh tackle, Cruzeiro’s forward couldn’t continue on the field and was substituted. Thus, VAR called the referee to review the incident, but the referee decided to stick with the yellow card.

Then, at 15 minutes into the second half, Ramón Sosa found the net for Palmeiras. However, the referee disallowed the goal, ruling that the forward had fouled Cássio, Cruzeiro’s goalkeeper.

And what does Flamengo have to do with it?

Everything indicates that Abel Ferreira is still ‘complaining’ after Flamengo’s 3-2 win over Palmeiras at Maracanã. After the classic, the São Paulo team’s fans complained about supposed fouls before Flamengo’s second goal, as well as a non-awarded penalty on Gustavo Gómez.

Amid Palmeiras’ complaints, back on October 19, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the audio from the VAR-reviewed incidents. Thus, the entity put an end to Palmeiras’ ‘crying’.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo begins preparations to face Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (29th). Moreover, the match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Presidente Perón, in the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV) and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Racing match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.