Palmeiras v Internacional: Controversial VAR assigned to clash | OneFootball

The CBF has defined the refereeing lineup for the match between Palmeiras and Internacional, this Saturday (13), at Allianz Parque, for the Brazilian Championship. The person responsible for the VAR will be Diego Pombo Lopez, a name recently involved in controversy during the match between Corinthians and Athletico-PR, at Neo Química Arena, for the Brazil Cup.

Controversial Statement

On that occasion, the video referee was heavily criticized for the decisions made in key moments of the match. One of the most attention-grabbing points was Diego Pombo's own statement, who claimed to have had the ‘feeling that the ball hit (the hand)‘ in a decisive play, yet still maintained the original interpretation after the review. The field referee even contested, saying that he works with images, not feelings.

The game was surrounded by controversies, such as the disallowed goal of Athletico, and incidents of non-expulsions for Corinthians. In key plays that did not have VAR interference for field referee analysis.

Career Outside the Field

Besides his career as a referee, Diego Pombo also gained notoriety outside the field. In 2012, he participated in the reality show A Fazenda, on TV Record.

Campaign in the Brasileirão

The Verdão returns to training this Friday (12), at 10 a.m., in their last activity before the match against the gauchos. The team is having a great phase in the Brasileirão and records in 2025 the best campaign in its history in the points system: 43 points earned in the first 20 games. Previously, the record was 42, achieved in 2019 and 2022.

Currently in third place, with 43 points, Palmeiras also boasts two important marks: it holds the longest unbeaten streak in the championship, with nine games without a loss, and the longest winning streak as hosts, with four consecutive victories, alongside São Paulo.

Upcoming Palmeiras Matches

Palmeiras vs. Internacional – Brazilian Championship – 9/13 – 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

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