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What did José Boto say after the Flamengo vs Bahia match?

The football director José Boto gave an interview after Flamengo's defeat to Bahia this Sunday (05). In one of his statements, the Rubro-Negro executive spoke out about the refereeing in Brazilian football and expressed concern about possible favoritism towards certain teams in the Brasileirão.

— Just look at what happens (in Palmeiras’ matches). I’m not accusing anyone, but it doesn’t seem to me that it’s just a lack of quality. After all, they referee one way against one team and another way against another team –, he emphasized, before concluding:

— We also know that we have to improve many things on the field and that we are not running away from our responsibilities. We have to work, do our part, but we cannot be harmed while our rivals are benefited. Someone will have to come and explain what is happening –, Boto concluded.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR BOTO’S COMPLAINT, FROM FLAMENGO?

The 27th round of the Brasileirão was surrounded by controversy, especially in Palmeiras’ victory over São Paulo. That’s because Ramon Abatti Abel ended up not awarding a penalty to the Morumbis team, who ended up losing 3-2.

It’s important to note that Ramon Abatti Abel has been the target of Flamengo’s criticism since the match against Cruzeiro. On that occasion, the referee ‘chopped up’ the game a lot, making the players nervous throughout the match.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

In Sunday’s match (05), Flamengo had two players sent off, however, Boto did not complain about the performance of referee Rodrigo José Pereira. In the end, the Rubro-Negro was defeated 1-0 by Bahia in Salvador.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Meanwhile, Flamengo will have a break in the schedule due to the FIFA International Window. Thus, the Mengão will return to the pitch only on October 15th to face Botafogo. The ball will roll for the classic at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Engenhão. Coluna do Fla TV will show the details on YouTube.

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