Andreas Pereira gives fresh view on Palmeiras v Corinthians row | OneFootball

What did Andreas Pereira say about stepping on the penalty spot in the match against Corinthians?

Andreas Pereira explained, this Thursday (12), the reason for stepping on the penalty spot during the Corinthians vs. Palmeiras match in the Paulistão. According to the former Flamengo player, his boots were full of mud. Therefore, the athlete just wanted to clean his footwear.

— The important thing is that we won the game there. I was just cleaning my boots, there was a lot of mud underneath, the pitch was a bit loose, he said in an interview after Palmeiras' victory over Internacional.

Why was Andreas Pereira criticized?

On that occasion, Memphis Depay asked for the ball to take the penalty. However, the striker slipped when taking the shot and missed. For this reason, all eyes turned to Andreas Pereira, who could have interfered and harmed the Corinthians team.

Was Andreas Pereira reported?

Yes! The TJD-SP reported the midfielder for unsportsmanlike conduct, based on article 258 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice. Therefore, if punished, the former Flamengo player may no longer play for Palmeiras in the 2026 Campeonato Paulista.

And what about Flamengo?

Flamengo secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Carioca. Therefore, the Most Beloved is now focusing on the match against Botafogo, this Sunday (15), at Engenhão, starting at 5:30 pm (Brasília time).

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