Flamengo chief mocks Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira | OneFootball

Flamengo's Football Director, José Boto, Responds to Palmeiras Coach's Comments

Those who speak what they want, hear what they don't want. After losing another title to Flamengo, Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira mocked Mengão's achievements and said he was never a "champion with asterisks." In response to his fellow Portuguese, Flamengo's football director José Boto mocked back.

“A lot of work, a lot of sacrifice, a lot of resilience, without *,” wrote José Boto on Instagram this Thursday (04), a day after Flamengo won the ninth championship of the Brasileirão. The Palmeiras coach was furious after losing the two main titles of the season to Mengão.

– Palmeiras is a different and special club, and more than anything, I am a coach of relationships. Only those I want can deceive me. Today, there was a play exactly like the one in the Libertadores final (Piquerez's expulsion). The titles I won at Palmeiras have no asterisks. And to the Palmeiras fans, I will say this: as your coach, only those I want can deceive me — ranted Abel, in a press conference.

WHY ARE YOU CRYING, ABEL?

The last few days have been tough for Abel Ferreira. On Saturday (29), Palmeiras didn't take a single shot on goal and watched Danilo secure the fourth Libertadores championship for Flamengo. After the match, the Portuguese coach complained a lot about the non-expulsion of Erick Pulgar, but ignored Raphael Veiga's harsh tackle on Jorge Carrascal.

Then on Wednesday (03), Palmeiras even dreamed of staying alive in the last round for the Brazilian title after scoring 3-0 against Atlético-MG. However, Samuel Lino crushed all hope, gave the victory to Flamengo over Ceará, and secured the ninth championship.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING FOR VACATION, ABEL?

Therefore, without titles, Abel Ferreira can plan his end-of-year vacation. Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing for the Intercontinental Cup, where they will face Cruz Azul (MEX) in Qatar for the Americas Derby. Before that, however, the Rubro-Negro will play against Mirassol on Saturday (06) at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estádio Maião.

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