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Weverton 'freaks out' at press conference and criticizes refereeing in the game against Flamengo: "It's incredible..."

Goalkeeper of the São Paulo team criticizes the use of VAR after defeat to Mengão in a game marked by controversial refereeing decisions at Allianz Parque.

Classic between Flamengo and Palmeiras has a red-black victory and discussions about the use of VAR and the referee's performance - photo: reproduction

25 Mai 2025 | 19:17 |

Flamengo beat Palmeiras 2-0 this Sunday (25), at Allianz Parque, in the tenth round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition to the importance of the three points, the duel was marked by discussions surrounding the performance of the refereeing led by Ramon Abatti Abel. Plays using VAR generated intense reactions, especially from goalkeeper Weverton, who did not mince words after the final whistle.

Visibly irritated, the goalkeeper of the São Paulo team criticized what he considers to be poor use of technology. “It’s incredible how VAR works everywhere in the world, in all the major leagues, but we Brazilians have the category of ‘shitting on everything’,” he declared. Despite the criticism, Weverton acknowledged the performance of the opposing team: “We’re not going to blame VAR, Flamengo also deserves credit for the victory, they played very well.”

PALMEIRAS BENEFITED FROM CONTROVERSIAL MOVES

Still in the first half, the referee awarded a penalty to Palmeiras after a handball by Varela, a Flamengo full-back, despite the infraction having occurred outside the area. Even after a review by the VAR, the penalty was upheld, but saved by Rossi. At another point, Gustavo Gómez escaped a possible expulsion after a hard tackle on Luiz Araújo, even though he was already on a yellow card. The sequence of questionable decisions caused discomfort among both the players and the fans.

Another moment that caught attention happened in the first half, when Weverton hit Léo Ortiz with a knee inside the penalty area. The referee, however, did not call the foul, opting to continue the game. The episode added to the other decisions interpreted as controversial, reinforcing the widespread dissatisfaction with the use of VAR in Brazilian football.

FLAMENGO ACHIEVES IMPORTANT TRIUMPH

Despite the controversies, Mais Querido secured another victory in the competition and remains close to the lead. The result strengthens Filipe Luís' team in the fight for the national title and prepares the squad for the upcoming challenges of the season.

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Onde assistir Flamengo e Fluminense hoje? Jogo não passará na Globo

Em noite de clássico no Maracanã, líder do campeonato enfrenta o rival tricolor em confronto que pode alterar diretamente a disputa pelo título nacional

Clássico decisivo no Maracanã pela 34ª rodada do Brasileirão coloca Flamengo x Fluminense frente a frente - foto: reprodução

19 Nov 2025 | 18:20 |

O Flamengo volta a campo na noite desta quarta-feira (19) para disputar um dos clássicos mais tradicionais do futebol brasileiro. O confronto com o Fluminense está marcado para 21h30 (horário de Brasília), no Maracanã, e é válido pela 34ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Em um momento decisivo da temporada, o resultado pode influenciar diretamente o cenário da disputa pela taça e a definição de vagas na próxima Libertadores.

O duelo não terá exibição em TV aberta. A transmissão será realizada exclusivamente pelo canal Premiere, disponível na TV por assinatura e também via streaming. A narração ficará sob responsabilidade de Daniel Pereira, o “Dandan”, com comentários do jornalista Eric Faria e do ex-lateral Rafinha, que fará análises ao longo da partida.

SITUAÇÕES DAS EQUIPES

Atual primeiro colocado do campeonato, o Mais Querido busca aumentar a distância na disputa pela taça depois do deslize recente do Palmeiras, que segue três pontos atrás. Do outro lado, o Fluminense, sétimo colocado, tenta firmar sua posição e assegurar vaga na fase inicial da competição continental.

ESCALAÇÕES PROVÁVEIS

Fluminense (Técnico: Luis Zubeldía): Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Renê; Martinelli, Hércules, Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Kevin Serna e Everaldo.

Mengão (Técnico: Filipe Luís): Rossi; Emerson Royal, João Victor, Léo Pereira e Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar e Saúl (Jorginho); Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique e Samuel Lino; Wallace Yan.

Weverton 'freaks out' at press conference and criticizes refereeing in the game against Flamengo: "It's incredible..."