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Ramon Abatti Abel once again favored Palmeiras in a match against São Paulo

The 27th round of the Brasileirão was surrounded by refereeing controversies. One of the games that generated the most complaints was the classic between Palmeiras and São Paulo, resulting in the removal of Ramon Abatti Abel. However, it's not the first time the referee has been sent for 'recycling' for helping the green team.

That's because, on October 26, 2024, Palmeiras tied 2-2 with Fortaleza at Allianz Parque, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão. The two goals of the team from São Paulo, however, were from penalties after controversial decisions by Ramon Abatti Abel.

Was Ramon Abatti Abel removed?

Not surprisingly, after the controversies in the game between Palmeiras and Fortaleza, Ramon Abatti Abel was removed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). However, the referee returned to referee a Brasileirão game less than a month later, on November 21.

How was Ramon Abatti Abel in the classic between Palmeiras and São Paulo?

One of the main controversies of the game between Palmeiras and São Paulo happened six minutes into the second half. On that occasion, the midfielder Allan made a precise tackle on Gonzalo Tapia, but Ramon Abatti Abel did not award a penalty. The VAR, moreover, also did not call the referee for review.

In addition, two more plays irritated São Paulo's fans. That's because Gustavo Gómez and Andreas Pereira made 'studded' tackles on two players from Hernán Crespo's team. However, Ramon Abatti Abel did not show the red card to the athletes.

Did CBF take any action?

Therefore, after the numerous complaints, the CBF decided to once again remove referee Ramon Abatti Abel. Thus, the referee will undergo training, improvement, and internal evaluation for later return to activities.

What is the Brasileirão table like?

With Palmeiras' victory, Abel Ferreira's team took the first place in the Brasileirão. That's because, even though the green club has the same points as Flamengo, both with 55, the Mengão loses in the first tiebreaker criterion: number of victories (17 x 16).

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