
Gazeta Esportiva.com
·5 de octubre de 2025
Neymar slams referee Abel after São Paulo v Palmeiras controversy

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·5 de octubre de 2025
Forward Neymar entered the controversy over the refereeing of Ramon Abatti Abel in the classic this Sunday between São Paulo and Palmeiras. The Santos star commented on the incidents that allegedly harmed Tricolor in the match valid for the 2025 Brasileirão and took the opportunity to criticize the level of referees in the country.
In a post on social media made by defender Rodrigo, former player for the Brazilian national futsal team, who questioned the refereeing mistakes in the match held at Morumbis, Neymar wrote:
“Bad refereeing, huh? Mistake after mistake.”
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The main incidents complained about by Tricolor were a penalty by Allan on Tapia, not awarded by the refereeing team, and a harsh tackle by Andreas Pereira on Marcos Antônio, which could have resulted in a red card.
On the field, São Paulo had a bitter day. Even after taking a 2-0 lead, the team coached by Hernán Crespo ended up suffering a 3-2 comeback, extending their negative streak at home. The defeat, combined with the refereeing controversy, intensified the pressure at the club.
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