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CONTROVERSY IN FLAMENGO! VAR AUDIO IS RELEASED AND GERSON'S EXPULSION COMES TO LIGHT
In the match between Flamengo and Santos, valid for the 31st round of the Brasileirão 2023, the VAR played a crucial role in recommending the review of an arbitration decision.
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The Arbitration Commission of the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) brought to light, this Friday, November 3, details about the use of VAR in the match between Flamengo and Santos, valid for the 31st round of the Brasileirão 2023. entity presented the referee's decision in a clear and didactic manner at the time of the expulsion of midfielder Gerson, who elbowed Julio Furch.
In the play in question, the referee on the field initially opted to allow the game to take place. continued, showing Gerson a yellow card. However, VAR recommended a review, providing a clear explanation: "I suggest a review for the possible application of a red card. He has his arm open and then flexes it, increasing the force of the impact of the elbow to the face ."
At this point in the game, which occurred in the 42nd minute of the first half, Santos was drawing 1-1 with Flamengo. Gerson's expulsion left Santos with one more player on the field, which had a significant impact on the match. The winning goal only came 43 minutes into the second half. This review of the move highlights the importance of using VAR in current football. The resource allows for a thorough analysis of plays, seeking to ensure that decisions made on the field are the fairest possible.
In the case of Gerson's expulsion, the VAR identified a movement by the player that could have resulted in a more serious injury to the opponent, justifying the change of the original decision to a red card. VAR, or Video Assistant Referee, is a technology that has been adopted in football competitions around the world to assist referees in crucial decisions. It functions as a review tool, allowing referees to review controversial calls in real time, through videos and communication with on-field referees.
The objective is to ensure that the rules of the game are applied fairly and consistently, minimizing human errors. In the specific case of the match between Flamengo and Santos, the VAR's decision had a direct impact on the result. Gerson's expulsion gave Santos a numerical advantage on the field, which ended up being crucial for the team's turnaround and victory in the second half. This situation highlights the importance of a fair and accurate review system, which benefits the sport as a whole. The use of VAR contributes to the integrity of the game and fair decisions, ensuring that the results reflect the real performance of the teams on the field.
In this context, the CBF Arbitration Commission plays a fundamental role in the dissemination and explanation of the decisions taken by the VAR, providing transparency and understanding for both fans and those involved in the sport. Detailed analysis and didactic presentation of these reviews are essential to promoting confidence in the integrity of football competitions.
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Portuguese club moves to sign Flamengo midfielder
Negotiations between the Portuguese club and Mais Querido evolve towards a definitive sale; the proposal pleased the board, and the contract is for a three-year term
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Flamengo has taken an important step towards finalizing the permanent transfer of midfielder Victor Hugo, 21 , to Famalicão, in Portugal. The Portuguese club has presented a purchase proposal that was considered satisfactory by the red-black board, which has already authorized the player's representatives to define the contract terms with the Europeans.
The expectation is that the contract with Famalicão will be valid for three seasons . The values involved in the negotiation were not revealed. The information was released by journalist Venê Casagrande.
NO SPACE IN THE CAST
Victor Hugo recently returned to the club after a loan spell at Goztepe in Turkey. The contract with the Turkish club included a buyout clause set at 8 million euros (approximately R$51 million) , but the European team chose not to exercise the option. Without a place in the squad led by Filipe Luís, the player is not part of the plans for the rest of the season.
Initially, Famalicão discussed the possibility of a new loan , but the talks evolved into a permanent transfer, considered the most advantageous solution by Flamengo 's football department.
PASSING TURKEY
During his time at Goztepe, Victor Hugo made 35 appearances, starting 12 of them, and scored three goals. He was involved in the team's eighth-place finish in the national league and also in the team's run to the semi-finals of the Turkish Cup, ending his spell with a stoppage-time goal against Kasimpasa on May 30.
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Back to the routine! Check out Flamengo's calendar for the month of July
The Mais Querido was eliminated from the Club World Cup and is already starting to prepare for the rest of the season next Saturday (5)
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Part of the Flamengo squad arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday morning (1) after being eliminated from the Club World Cup. The squad will therefore begin preparing for the rest of the season next Saturday (5).
SEE FLAMENGO'S CALENDAR
- To be defined – Flamengo x Sao Paulo (Brazilian Championship)
- 16/07 – Santos x Flamengo (Brazilian Championship)
- 20/07 – Flamengo x Fluminense (Brazilian Championship)
- 23/07 – Bragantino x Flamengo (Brazilian Championship)
- 27/07 – Flamengo x Atlético-MG (Copa do Brasil – Round of 16, Game 1)
- 31/07 – Atlético-MG x Flamengo (Copa do Brasil – Round of 16, Game 2)
So, in the coming weeks, Flamengo will face a marathon of games in the Brasileirão. The sequence begins between July 12th and 13th, against São Paulo, at Maracanã. Soon after, the Mais Querido will face Santos, with the location still to be defined. On the 20th, Mengo will play the classic against Fluminense.
On the 23rd, Flamengo travels to face Bragantino. It is worth noting that, at the moment, Mais Querido is the leader of the Brasileirão, with 24 points in 11 rounds.
At the end of July, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. The Mais Querido will host Atlético-MG on the 27th, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16. Finally, on the 31st, the Rubro-Negro will visit the Minas Gerais team for the return leg.
FOCUS ON SEASON SEQUENCE
Thus, with the return of the athletes, coach Filipe Luís will begin preparing the squad for the rest of the season . Now, Rubro-Negro focuses its attention on the Brazilian Championship, Libertadores and Copa do Brasil.
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With the sale of Gerson, Flamengo reaches the budget target set for the season
The Mais Querido can still earn more, as there are other athletes expected to leave the club in this transfer window.
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On Tuesday (1), Zenit agreed to sign Gerson after depositing the amount of the midfielder's termination fee into Flamengo's bank account. Thus, with the amount, Mais Querido reached the budget target set for the season.
At the beginning of the season, Flamengo's idea was to raise around 35 million euros (R$225 million) from the sale of athletes in 2025. In this way, Rubro-Negro surpassed the mark, as it raised 47 million euros (R$302 million).
ALCARAZ AND FABRÍCIO BRUNO HELP TO COMPLEMENT THE GOAL
It is worth remembering that before the sale of Gerson , Flamengo had already agreed the sales of Fabrício Bruno, to Cruzeiro for 7 million euros (R$ 44 million) and Carlos Alcaraz, to Everton (ING), for 15 million euros (R$ 96 million).
BILLING MAY INCREASE
Despite having already surpassed the target set at the beginning of the year, Flamengo can still raise more money. This is because more players like Wesley are expected to leave during this transfer window. The full-back has already received inquiries from several European football clubs and could be sold for up to 35 million euros (R$225 million).
FOCUS ON SEASON SEQUENCE
Without Gerson, coach Filipe Luís will begin preparing the team for the rest of the season. Now, Rubro-Negro will focus its attention on the Brazilian Championship, Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. In the Brazilian Championship, Mais Querido is the leader, with 24 points, in addition to being qualified for the round of 16 of the knockout stages.
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