Palmeiras issue statement on controversy, slam pressure and mock São Paulo | OneFootball

Palmeiras published two posts following the controversy in the Choque-Rei and their 3-2 victory over São Paulo. One was serious, and the other was playful.

In an official statement, Palmeiras criticized an "overwhelming pressure that some clubs have been exerting" to create chaos and take advantage of the situation.

"It is far too convenient to attribute an epic comeback—achieved with sweat and three goals scored in a span of 19 minutes—solely to a referee's decision," the statement said.

"We hope that the Superior Tribunal of Sports Justice (STJD) will be firm with those who, irresponsibly, cast undue suspicion on people and institutions," the text concluded.

It all started after ONE play.

São Paulo was leading 2-0 when the refereeing team (on the field and in the VAR booth) ignored a possible penalty that could have resulted in a 3-0 scoreline.

In the minutes following this play, Palmeiras scored three goals and, with this victory, took the lead in the Brasileirão.

Palmeiras teases their rival

Shortly before this official statement, Palmeiras had posted a "subtle jab" at São Paulo, mentioning a "rain forecast" and showing crying clouds:

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