Palmeiras deny accusations after refereeing errors in Brasileirão | OneFootball

“Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras views with concern the excessive pressure that some clubs have been exerting publicly, and also behind the scenes of Brazilian football, with the intention of instilling chaos, taking advantage of it to coerce entities and individuals in search of future benefits and creating narratives that attempt to tarnish the competent work carried out by our institution. It is far too convenient to credit an epic comeback—achieved with sweat and three goals scored in a span of 19 minutes—solely to a referee’s decision. Especially since there were also refereeing decisions unfavorable to Palmeiras, such as the non-expulsions of midfielder Bobadilla and defender Alan Franco, who struck forward Ramón Sosa in the face with an elbow in a play ignored by VAR—and by the hypocrites of the moment. It is worth noting that, even when it feels wronged, Palmeiras’ management rarely speaks out publicly about refereeing, as it respects the appropriate discussion forums and, above all, does not shift responsibility in adverse moments. This stance, in fact, helps explain the success we have achieved over recent years: we always look at ourselves and work without seeking subterfuges or building excuses for our defeats. Palmeiras, as is well known, is strongly in favor of the professionalization of referees and advocates for more investment in technology and in the training of the category, among other improvements. Our commitment to the development of Brazilian football is above any individual interest. For this reason, in fact, Palmeiras, among the candidates for the Série A title, will be the only club to play during the current FIFA Date, even with the team extremely depleted due to players called up for their national teams. We understand that the collective growth of our industry requires sacrifices, a spirit of collaboration, and the end of the selfishness that, unfortunately, still guides the conduct of leaders who sometimes resort to shouting, sometimes to baseless accusations to justify negative results. In this sense, we hope that the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) will be firm with those who, irresponsibly, cast undue suspicions on people and institutions.”

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