Journalist: Flamengo should forget Brasileirão, title goes to Palmeiras | OneFootball

César Filho accuses the referee of helping Palmeiras reach the top of the Brasileirão

Besides the refereeing errors, the 27th round of the Brasileirão was highlighted by a change in leadership. Thus, the presenter César Filho, from SBT, criticized and blasted referee Ramon Abatti Abel, who, according to the journalist, allegedly helped Palmeiras take the lead.

— This referee was officiating Fortaleza and Palmeiras here in São Paulo last year. It was 1-0 for Fortaleza, and he awarded two questionable penalties to Palmeiras, based on interpretation, and was suspended by the CBF in 2024 precisely because of the mistakes made -, highlighted César Filho this Tuesday (07).

Beware, Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

The journalist, alongside former referee Nadine Bastos, now a commentator, recalled that Abatti Abel officiated Flamengo and Cruzeiro. The presenter, who is a die-hard São Paulo fan, accuses the referee of disrupting the game and causing a draw, the best result for Palmeiras.

— Fans of Flamengo and Cruzeiro, this is my opinion: forget the championship, it already has an owner, it can end now. In fact, this championship is more tainted than any I've seen so far in the Brasileirão. It's my opinion -, warned César Filho, to add:

— Having this referee represent Brazil in FIFA is a disgrace. The CBF is a disgrace. The presidency changed, but it's the same thing. What happened in the game between São Paulo and Palmeiras at Morumbi was a disgrace, it was a disgrace in the game of Grêmio, it's disgraceful. It's shameful what happens in Brazilian football. That's the big truth -, stated the journalist.

What did Abatti Abel do?

On Sunday (05), Abatti Abel drew attention with the criteria used in the classic between São Paulo and Palmeiras. Thus, what generated the most discussion was the non-awarding of a penalty for a ‘slide tackle’ inside the area by Allan on Tapia.

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On the occasion, however, the referee did not call the infraction and neither went to VAR to review the play. In another moment, Andreas Pereira planted his cleats on Marcos Antônio's shin, but was not sent off.

What is Flamengo's next game in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo's next game takes place only on October 15, against Botafogo, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the ball rolls for the classic at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Engenhão.

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