Journalist slams Boto’s refereeing remarks, calls Flamengo chief reckless | OneFootball

PVC accused José Boto of irresponsibility for claiming that Palmeiras was not harmed

Flamengo and Palmeiras are at odds behind the scenes due to refereeing errors and also the Libra contracts. Amidst this, José Boto stated that Palmeiras fans are not used to playing without the help of referees. As a result, journalist PVC criticized the statements made by the Flamengo director.

— What Boto did yesterday was absolutely absurd. ‘They’re already complaining. I haven’t heard it yet, but they’re already complaining.’ You haven’t heard it, so what are you talking about? Haven’t heard it? Wait to hear it. Come on, Boto’s quote, his statement, is absolutely irresponsible. ‘I haven’t heard it, but I’m already complaining.’ There’s no responsibility in that. What do you think this is? A golden whistle from Portugal? Where is it? — said PVC, during a video published on YouTube by ‘UOL’.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE FIGHT?

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 3-2 last Sunday (19), at Maracanã, with goals from Arrascaeta, Jorginho, and Pedro. In addition, the red-and-black team did not get any help from the refereeing, as questioned by some Palmeiras fans. After the match, José Boto commented on the subject and poked at the rivals:

— It was a match without controversies. It wasn’t the best refereeing, in fact. There were many fouls that the referee shouldn’t have called. I remember three or four on Arrascaeta, committed by the same Palmeiras player, and he didn’t get a card. Now, in terms of controversy, there was none. If anyone tries to complain, it’s because they’re not used to not being helped — declared José Boto.

HEATED ATMOSPHERE BEHIND THE SCENES?

Thus, the atmosphere between Flamengo and Palmeiras has become even more hostile behind the scenes. After José Boto’s statements, Anderson Barros, the football director for the São Paulo team, responded to the Flamengo director and accused him of lying.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo sets aside national football and turns its focus back to the Copa Libertadores. That’s because the team led by Filipe Luís faces Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (22), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the semifinals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.