Conmebol warns Abel Ferreira over VAR remarks in Palmeiras bow | OneFootball

Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Junior Barranquilla in the opening round of the Conmebol Liberators on April 8. The Colombian side’s goal came from a penalty caused by Mauricio, which prompted complaints from Abel Ferreira as he recalled the VAR’s performance in the 2025 final of the competition.

– It is clear that Maurício tries to pull his foot away, but there is contact. It seems that this year VAR is going to work. That is good, last year Conmebol’s VAR did not work and this year it seems that it will, and that is good. There really was contact – he said

Conmebol warning

In a decision published this Thursday (23), Conmebol warned Abel Ferreira over his remarks at the press conference. See:

1. Formally reprimand coach Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira for violating Article 11.2, subparagraphs d) and f) of the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Code. If he commits another infringement of this nature during the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores, he will be sanctioned in accordance with theprovisions of the Manual.

2. Expressly warn coach Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira that, should he commit any other sporting disciplinary offense of the same nature or similar to the one that gave rise to these proceedings, the provisions of Article 27 of the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Code will be applied, together with the resulting consequences.

3. Notify and, after due process of law, close this decision. No appeal may be filed against this decision.

Complaint against Palmeiras’ coach

Abel Ferreira was warned under Article 11.2 d) and f) of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code, which deals with conduct.

d. Insult, in any way and by any means, CONMEBOL, its authorities,employees et

f. Behave in a manner that could bring football, as a sport in general, and CONMEBOL inparticular, into disrepute as a result of such behavior;

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