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Once again, Abel Ferreira spoke about an incident that happened in a Flamengo match

Danilo’s goal still hurts and will never be forgotten by Abel Ferreira. Once again, the Palmeiras coach spoke about something involving Flamengo. This Thursday (23), before facing Jacuipense in the Copa do Brasil, the Portuguese manager said he would have been sent off if he were Vitória’s coach, implying refereeing mistakes in favor of the Rubro-Negro.

In addition, Abel Ferreira mocked Anderson Daronco, the referee for Flamengo 2–1 Vitória. Prime reporter André Hernan said: “Not coincidentally, it was the same referee from the incident at Morumbis,” referring to the official in São Paulo 0–1 Palmeiras in March, which led to insults from the coach and punishment by the STJD. Then the manager replied mockingly, with a sarcastic smile: “Oh, was it?”

HAS IT BECOME ROUTINE, ABEL FERREIRA?

Abel Ferreira has made a habit of talking about Flamengo in practically every press conference in 2026. The Portuguese coach has already complained about Pulgar not being sent off in last year’s Libertadores final, also said he uses more academy players than Mengão, and even claimed that the Rubro-Negro has more money to spend. Now, the coach has turned into a ‘refereeing commentator’ on Mengão matches.

WHAT EXACTLY DID VITÓRIA COMPLAIN ABOUT?

In Flamengo’s win over Vitória, the Bahia side appealed for three red cards: Luiz Araújo, Saúl, and Arrascaeta. The incident involving the No. 7 happened in the very first minute of the match, in a collision with Ramon. The Spaniard, meanwhile, struck an opposing player with his arm. Finally, the Uruguayan brought Ramon down in Vitória’s penalty area, and the defeated team believed it was a studs-up challenge.

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