Palmeiras cites 'different treatment' over Flamengo, to go to CBF | OneFootball

Palmeiras expressed dissatisfaction with Abel Ferreira’s punishment and with the postponement of Fluminense vs Flamengo

The postponement of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense continues to bother Palmeiras. The São Paulo club claims there was ‘different treatment’ on the part of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and believes the decision involving Mengão took place under different conditions from other recent requests.

The dissatisfaction of Leila Pereira’s team also involves the denial of a stay of suspension for coach Abel Ferreira, who was suspended for eight matches. Internally, the case is compared to that of Carrascal, of Flamengo, who was cleared to play while awaiting judgment, in what the club’s board considers a similar scenario.

Given this, according to GE, Palmeiras is preparing to send official letters to the CBF and is seeking a meeting to discuss the matter. The club intends to formally question the criteria adopted by the entity in recent decisions.

DID PALMEIRAS RELEASE AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT?

This Saturday (11), the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) denied Palmeiras’ request for a stay of suspension for coach Abel Ferreira, keeping the eight-match ban in place. The punishment stems from red cards in the matches against Fluminense and São Paulo. As a result, the coach will miss the derby against Corinthians this Sunday (12).

Following the decision, Palmeiras released a strongly worded statement later on Saturday (11), contesting the court’s understanding. The São Paulo club also broadened its complaint by mentioning the postponement of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense, which occurred after a request from the red-and-black club.

WHAT DID PALMEIRAS SAY?

“We express our dissatisfaction with the CBF’s decision to accept Flamengo’s request to reschedule today’s (11) match against Fluminense to tomorrow (12).

It is not for us to judge the merits of the request; however, it is necessary to ask why only one club has its request granted, while other teams have had similar requests systematically rejected by the entity.

In a calendar that is admittedly challenging, all clubs face logistical difficulties — including Palmeiras — and, for that reason, it is essential that there be impartiality and transparency in decisions that may impact the championship.”

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

Flamengo requested that the CBF change the date of the derby against Fluminense due to logistical problems. The red-and-black team was delayed returning from Peru to Brazil after the match against Cusco (PER) in the Copa Libertadores last Wednesday (08).

Because of this, Flamengo reached an agreement with Fluminense, which accepted the date change. In addition, the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) and the Military Police also approved the change. As a result, the CBF officially confirmed the postponement.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS FLUMINENSE MATCH?

Even with Palmeiras’ complaints, the CBF kept Flamengo’s match against Fluminense scheduled for this Sunday (12), at 6:00 p.m. (Brasília time), for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the clash.

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