Abel Ferreira takes on Globo, asks CBF for help to ease Palmeiras’ schedule | OneFootball

Palmeiras Coach, Abel Ferreira, Wants Change in Game Times

Abel Ferreira has complained about everything. Refereeing, pitches, the weight of the ball, and much more. Now, the Palmeiras coach has 'innovated'. After a 3-1 victory over Internacional in a game that started at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), the Portuguese coach complained about the timing, sending a message to the CBF and Globo.

“If the CBF can kindly and attentively ask Globo to schedule the games earlier so I don't get home at 4 AM. We live on a continent where we have to travel a lot, and in three days there's another game,” Abel began in a press conference.

“Another thing I challenge about the organization of Brazilian football is the schedules. 'Oh, but it's always been like this.' But we want to take steps forward, to value what we are doing,” concluded the Palmeiras coach, the current runner-up of the Brasileirão and the Libertadores to Flamengo.

WHAT ARE CLUB LOGISTICS USUALLY LIKE?

The problem is not exclusive to Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras. Flamengo, for example, went through a similar situation on Tuesday (10), after a game with Vitória. With the match starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), the Most Beloved flew from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro right after the match. The landing in the Marvelous City only happened at 4:21 AM. Therefore, by the time the players reached their respective homes, the clock was already approaching 5:30/6 AM.

IS THIS THE FIRST TIME PALMEIRAS HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT GAME TIMES?

Recently, when discussing the growth of women's football, Palmeiras president Leila Pereira also mentioned Globo and the timings of the sport. The president, like Bap from Flamengo, demanded greater financial investments in the sport from broadcasters.

— This involves the investment we are making, the promotion by broadcasters – I really need Globo's partnership with investment and greater visibility, better timings for women's football – not scheduling us at 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM. It's complicated. It's a set of actions. It's not just about playing at Allianz Parque —, said the president.

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