PALMEIRAS IDENTIFIES FAN WHO SPIT ON TITE IN THE GAME AGAINST FLAMENGO AND SENDS IMAGES TO THE POLICE

In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.

Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.

The response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.

The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”

This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.

Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.

The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.

The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.

In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.

Last Wednesday night (7) at Allianz Parque was marked by tension on and off the field, after Palmeiras beat Flamengo 1-0, but was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil due to the aggregate score of 2 to 1. Defender Vitor Reis' solitary goal was not enough to guarantee Verdão's classification, and the frustration of Palmeiras fans was followed by a riot behind the scenes of the arena, involving the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Cláudio Castro.

After the match, Flamengo's football director, Marcos Braz, tried to take Cláudio Castro to the Rio team's dressing room, but the president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, vetoed his entry of the politician. Leila's order led Allianz Parque security guards to block access for the group accompanying the governor, triggering confusion in the mixed area of ​​the stadium.

During the turmoil , Anderson Barros, football director at Palmeiras, claimed to have been threatened by an unidentified member of Cláudio Castro's entourage. "He threatened me! I want his name", shouted Barros, visibly angry as he left Allianz Parque hours after his elimination. According to the director, the threat suggested that Palmeiras would face retaliation when they returned to play in Rio de Janeiro.

The episode heightened tensions even further after Palmeiras' painful elimination . The atmosphere of hostility behind the scenes of the arena overshadowed Verdão's victory on the field and increased tension between the clubs, who will face each other again this Sunday (11), this time in the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã.

The reunion between Palmeiras and Flamengo promises to be hot, with the teams looking not only for the three points, but also to reaffirm their superiority in the midst of a rivalry that transcends the four lines. The match is scheduled for 4pm (Brasília time), and the outcome of this confrontation could directly influence the dispute for the national title.