Abel Ferreira can coach Palmeiras in Copa do Brasil despite ban; why | OneFootball

Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira will be on the touchline for the match against Jacuipense-BA this Thursday (23) at Allianz Parque in the Copa do Brasil, even while serving a suspension handed down by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD).

This is because the punishment imposed by the STJD applies only to the Brazilian Championship. Although both tournaments are organized by the CBF, the competitions are treated independently when it comes to serving suspensions.

Understanding the suspension

Abel was suspended for seven matches after being sent off in games against Fluminense and São Paulo in the Brasileirão. In both cases, the coach was charged under Article 258 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), which deals with conduct contrary to sporting ethics.

Initially, the punishment reached eight matches, but it was reduced to seven after a ruling by the full panel of the STJD.

So far, Abel has already served four matches of the suspension: two automatic ones right after the send-offs, and two more in recent games, against Corinthians and Athletico-PR.

As a result, the coach still has three more matches left to serve — all valid for the Brazilian Championship. Last week, Abel had already led the Palmeiras side in a 2-1 win over Sporting Cristal of Peru in the Copa Libertadores. On that occasion, he chose not to comment on the suspension.

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