Luisão slams Abel Ferreira, ex-Sporting man's actions "unfortunate" | OneFootball

The final phase of Palmeiras in the Brasileirão is generating a lot of buzz. This time it was Luisão, former Benfica player, who criticized Abel Ferreira's remarks after the goalless draw with Fluminense. The former footballer expressed his disapproval of the fact that the coach, who once managed Sporting, stated that the "championship is over," even though there are still three rounds left.

"It sounded like a disregard for the Brazilian championship. He and Leila [Pereira, president of Palmeiras], sometimes behave as if they are above good and evil," he began, while commenting on ESPN Brasil's 'Resenha da Rodada' program.

"I don't believe he will actually throw in the towel, but it is disrespectful to those at the top, to the teams fighting lower down, and to whoever becomes Brazilian champion. It's a strategy, but an unfortunate one," Luisão further emphasized.

In his statements after the draw, Abel Ferreira said that now Palmeiras should "channel their energy towards the Libertadores final," but he kept insisting that "the championship is over" and that there would be more to say about this season.

It is worth noting that Flamengo is currently the sole leader of the Brasileirão, four points ahead of Palmeiras, who are in second place. With only three games left in the competition, the champion could be decided in the early hours of next Wednesday, if Filipe Luís's team beats Atlético Mineiro and Abel Ferreira loses to Grêmio.

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