Remo hit out at Raphael Claus appointment for crucial Série B clash | OneFootball

This Friday, Remo published an official statement criticizing the appointment of referee Raphael Claus for the match against Goiás, which is valid for the last round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday at Mangueirão Stadium in Belém.

In the statement, Remo describes Claus’s track record in matches involving the club as “terrible” and claims to have been harmed by the referee’s decisions in the recent past. Furthermore, the note requests that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) provide clarification regarding the criteria used to select the refereeing team for the match.

In 2021, he was the referee for the match against Confiança in the last round of Série B, which determined the team’s relegation to Série C. On that occasion, Claus was the target of criticism from Leão’s fans for a goal that was disallowed in the second half.

In sixth place with 59 points, only a win against Goiás will do for Remo to enter the G4 and secure promotion to the elite of Brazilian football. However, the task is not simple, as their opponent is also still in the fight for promotion to Série A and will go all out to claim victory.

Read Remo’s statement in full:

Clube do Remo comes forward to publicly express its disagreement and concern regarding the appointment of referee Raphael Claus for the match valid for the last round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship, against Goiás Esporte Clube, scheduled for this Sunday at Mangueirão Stadium.

Throughout his career, the referee has a record of terrible officiating that has already harmed the sporting results of Clube do Remo, including serious damage in the recent past.

Considering this history and the decisive moment the club is experiencing — with a direct fight for promotion to Série A — we understand that transparency and security in refereeing are essential factors to ensure the integrity of the competition.

We formally request that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), through the appropriate channels, provide clarification regarding the criteria for appointing the referee and other members of the refereeing team for this match, with the aim of ensuring total impartiality, independence, and compliance with the regulations.

We reaffirm that Clube do Remo will remain steadfast in defending its interests and rights, being prepared to act in accordance with the rules governing professional football, ensuring that the match takes place in a fair and balanced environment, both for the club and its supporters.

We call on our fans to, calmly, fight bravely by supporting the team on the field, maintaining respect for opponents, the refereeing, and all match officials — in the spirit that has always guided the club’s values.

We count on the commitment of everyone involved so that the sporting spectacle is carried out in a fair, competitive, and respectful manner, honoring the greatness and tradition of Clube do Remo.

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