Refereeing errors force Leonardo Jardim to reconsider staying at Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim had a surprising attitude after the draw between Cruzeiro and Palmeiras this Sunday at Allianz Parque. The coach revealed that he will reconsider staying in Brazil due to the refereeing errors in the Brasileirão 2025.

Complaints against Rafael Klein

Facing Verdão, Cruzeiro complained about referee Rafael Klein in the incident where they believed Gustavo Gómez should have been sent off and questioned the red card received by defender Fabrício Bruno.

“I am frustrated, wondering if it is worth continuing,” said the coach. “The weight of frustration is almost equal to the satisfaction of coming to Brazil,” he added.

Refereeing directly interferes, says coach

In Leonardo Jardim's view, Brazilian refereeing is directly interfering in the matches, which diminishes his enjoyment. “I like to control the game, and for the players to be responsible for the results,” he explained.

Criticism of the lack of professionalism

Finally, Leonardo Jardim considers that the lack of professionalism in important sectors of Brazilian football, such as refereeing, hinders the competition's evolution. “As long as a group of professionals is managed and refereed by a group of amateurs, we will not have the championship in the top 5 (in the world),” he warned.

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