Flamengo’s Boto blasts CBF over Abel’s pick for Palmeiras match | OneFootball

Ramon Abatti Abel was suspended by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)

Ramon Abatti Abel was at the center of more controversies this Sunday (05), during Palmeiras’ 3-2 victory over São Paulo. After Flamengo’s 1-0 defeat to Bahia, football director José Boto criticized the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for appointing the referee.

— We lost because of our own mistakes. But what happens on other fields is shameful. We tried to speak with the CBF, the head of the refereeing committee, but nothing changes — he said, before concluding:

— What happens on other fields raises suspicions. The referee who harmed us (against Cruzeiro) was rewarded with officiating our rival’s game and did what he did. Someone from the CBF needs to come and talk about this — finished José Boto.

What is the reason for José Boto’s complaint?

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

In addition, two more incidents angered São Paulo’s fans. That’s because Gustavo Gómez and Andreas Pereira both made dangerous tackles (‘soladas’) on two players from Hernán Crespo’s team. However, Ramon Abatti Abel did not show a red card to the players.

Did Ramon Abatti Abel harm Flamengo?

It’s worth remembering that in the last round of the Brasileirão, Ramon Abatti Abel was criticized after the 0-0 draw between Flamengo and Cruzeiro on Thursday (02). That’s because the referee did not let the game ‘flow’ and showed several unnecessary yellow cards to Flamengo players.

Did the CBF take any action?

After numerous complaints, the CBF decided to remove the central referees and VAR officials from the matches between Bragantino vs. Grêmio and São Paulo vs. Palmeiras. Thus, Ramon Abatti Abel will undergo training, improvement, and internal evaluation before returning to his duties.

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