Judge also starred in the fateful FLA X FLU with five expulsions
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The referee responsible for the first leg between Grêmio and Flamengo for the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil has already been defined. The judge has a career full of controversies. Among them are a World Cup game between England and Iran and a classic carioca with five sendings off.
Raphael Claus will be the referee of the match between Grêmio and Flamengo next Thursday (27). The first leg will take place in the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil and will be in Porto Alegre. Information about the refereeing team was reported by 'TNT Sports' and has already raised concerns among Internet users.
Judge Raphael is known in the sports world for some of the controversies in which he has been involved. The first to be mentioned is about his dubious performance at the Qatar World Cup in 2022. At the time, he was responsible for refereeing the match between the England and Iran teams. The referee awarded a penalty to the Persian team in the 54th minute of the second half. The very fact of reaching 54' of the second half was a reason for conversation. In total, Claus conceded 24 minutes of injury time in the match. In addition, the referee did not call a foul by Maguire, from England, on top of the Iranian defender in the second goal of the Europeans. According to some, in Brazil, VAR interference would happen anyway and Claus would go to the monitor to call a foul.
Another situation in which his work fell short was in the FLA X FLU of that same year. The game for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil was much commented for having had a total of five expulsions. The handing out of red cards was, in some circumstances, justifiable, but in others not. There was a profound imbalance in the match about what would be a fault and what was not. Complaints from the refereeing team conducted by Claus appeared to be disconnected with faults being ignored and others being applied without reason. In the game there were five fouls by Fluminense and 22 by Flamengo, but only one yellow card was delivered and it was due to a complaint. The VAR interferences didn't help either, being inconsistent and lacking in pattern.
Fans on both sides of next week's clash are hoping these cases aren't a preview of what might come to pass. The game will start at 21:30 (Brasília time) at Arena do Grêmio.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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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 MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe 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.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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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.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?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.
Teams face each other this Sunday (25), for the 24th round of the Brasileirão
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Next Sunday (25), at 6:30 pm, Flamengo faces Bragantino, at Maracanã, in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. For the duel, the CBF defined Gustavo Bauermann as the responsible referee. The Santa Catarina native was already involved in another Mais Querido clash and even wrongly issued a yellow card to Luiz Araújo. Remember the case
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