Vasco idol Diego Souza slams Barros’ red card on social media: “Scam” | OneFootball

The defeat of Vasco da Gama in Wednesday’s (21) derby sparked outraged reactions not only from the coaching staff, but also from the club’s legendary idols. Former player Diego Souza used his Instagram profile to post a forceful outburst against the refereeing, calling the sending off of midfielder Cauan Barros “cowardice” and “trickery.”

+ Vasco coach calls Barros’ sending off ridiculous and criticizes refereeing: “there was no excessive force”

The idol’s outburst

Diego, who admitted to being “biased” in the post, argued that the Vasco player’s movement did not intend to seriously injure the opponent.

“What conviction for a sending off where at no point does the player’s leg come down to stomp on the calf. A yellow card for committing the foul off the ball, okay, but sending him off is just cowardice (…) Sending off for a play like that is pure trickery in favor of a team that today doesn’t need help from anyone”, wrote the former athlete, finishing with a curse directed at those involved.

Diego Souza’s outburst on social media – Photo: Instagram Reproduction

Connection with Vasco

Retired from the pitch, Diego Souza has never hidden that he is a Vasco fan at heart. His most memorable spell at the club was in 2011 and 2012, when he was a key player in winning the Copa do Brasil, an unprecedented title that immortalized him among the legends of Colina.

The former midfielder, known for his physical strength and refined technique, developed a unique bond with the fans, and to this day remains one of the most respected voices when it comes to defending the institution.

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