Check out Corinthians’ most controversial refereeing decisions in 2025 | OneFootball

Besides the titles, the season for Corinthians was marked by controversies both on and off the field. Off the pitch, political warfare and police cases disrupted the atmosphere at Parque São Jorge, while on the field, some refereeing decisions and VAR interventions angered the Fiel.

For this reason, Gazeta Esportiva has highlighted the main refereeing controversies involving Timão in 2025. Check them out below!

Alleged throw-in against Flamengo

One of the most criticized incidents by Corinthians was an alleged error against Flamengo, in a match valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão, at Neo Química Arena. Timão lost the match 2-1 after a comeback, but the second goal by the Rubro-Negro sparked complaints.

Near the end of the second half, with the game tied, Gustavo Henrique and Gonzalo Plata contested a ball near the sideline, and the linesman awarded possession to Flamengo. The Ecuadorian took a quick throw-in, catching Corinthians' defense off guard, helping the visitors to turn the score around.

The alvinegro club, however, claimed that the ball touched Plata before going out. Therefore, possession should have been awarded to Dorival Júnior's team. The VAR reviewed the play but upheld the on-field decision and confirmed the Rubro-Negro's goal.

(Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo)

Penalty in favor of Internacional

Another highly discussed incident was the penalty awarded to Internacional, at Beira-Rio, right in the round following the match against Flamengo. On this day, Timão was leading 1-0 and conceded an equalizer in stoppage time, with a controversial goal by Colorado.

The incident occurred around the 50th minute of the final stage. The VAR determined that Cacá held Bruno Henrique inside the area and called referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima to review the play in the booth. He checked and confirmed the call, to the alvinegro's dismay. Carbonero converted the penalty, costing Corinthians two points.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Expulsions in Bragança

In the 32nd round of the Brasileirão, two expulsions in a match against Red Bull Bragantino, in Bragança Paulista, infuriated Corinthians. The first was José Martínez. The Venezuelan already had a yellow card and received a second after a disagreement with Gustavo Marques in the area.

In the end, it was Charles's turn to hit the showers early. He got involved in a scuffle and received a yellow card from Edina Alves Batista. However, minutes later, the referee changed the card's color and sent off the midfielder. Timão ended up conceding a late goal and lost 2-1.

(Photo: Ronaldo Barreto/TheNews2)

Controversial goal by Memphis

While Corinthians claims to have been wronged on some occasions, on the other hand, the team may have benefited. A notable case was Memphis Depay's goal in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Cruzeiro.

There was no complaint from the Minas Gerais team after the goal, but the next day an angle not used by the VAR in the review suggested that the ball might have touched the Dutchman's arm before he pushed it into the net. The incident upset the Raposa fans.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

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