Even mentioned Fla-Flu: Palmeiras hit out at the CBF and STJD 👀

Even mentioned Fla-Flu: Palmeiras hit out at the CBF and STJD 👀

Palmeiras published an official statement this Saturday (11) strongly criticizing the CBF and the STJD.

The text was released shortly after the court denied the suspensive effect requested for Abel Ferreira following the eight-match suspension imposed on the Portuguese coach.

The decision leaves the coach out of the derby against Corinthians this Sunday (12), at Neo Química Arena, in the Brasileirão.

Palmeiras also took a stance regarding the postponement of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense, which was originally scheduled for this Saturday (11).

Abel Ferreira case

The official statement released by Palmeiras says the eight-match suspension imposed on Abel Ferreira over expulsions in this year’s Brasileirão was “disproportionate.”

In addition, the text says the negative response to the suspensive effect request filed by the club caused “surprise.”

“In countless similar cases, the same court granted this request,” it criticized.

Fla-Flu postponement

Palmeiras also complained about the postponement of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense, which was rescheduled for this Sunday (12).

The change happened at Flamengo’s request, due to a delay in the team’s return trip to Brazil after playing in Peru in the Libertadores, and it was approved by their rival.

“Only one club has its request granted, while other teams have been having similar requests systematically denied by the entity,” it आरोपouses.

Read below the full statement released by Palmeiras:

Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras has always been guided by absolute respect for established procedures, discussing and defending its rights before the proper bodies in a discreet and responsible manner.

In light of recent events, however, the club is coming forward publicly to express its deep dissatisfaction with the handling of the case involving coach Abel Ferreira’s judgment by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), and with the postponement by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) of the match between Fluminense and Flamengo, for the 11th round of the Brasileirão.

In a decision that departs from the principles historically adopted by disciplinary committees, our coach was punished with disproportionate severity in a session that considered, among other inaccuracies, lip reading with no expert backing whatsoever and brought up past episodes for which the professional had already been penalized.

Even more surprising is the negative response given this Saturday (11) by the STJD to the request for a suspensive effect filed by the club as early as Thursday (9). After all, in countless similar cases, the same court has granted this request as a way of ensuring the full right to defense; with Palmeiras’ coach, however, unequal treatment is evident, diverging from the principles of isonomy.

Arbitrary decisions undermine the credibility of competitions. It is essential that all parties involved act with balance, without choosing a single professional as a scapegoat — it is not reasonable for only one person to be punished for a collective problem. Therefore, the club expects the case in question to be analyzed consistently at the appellate level.

Lastly, we also express our dissatisfaction with the CBF’s decision to grant Flamengo’s request to reschedule the match against Fluminense from today (11) to tomorrow (12).

It is not our place to judge the merits of the request; it is necessary, however, to ask why only one club has its request granted, while other teams have been having similar requests systematically denied by the entity.

In a schedule that is widely recognized as challenging, all clubs face logistical difficulties — including Palmeiras — and, for that reason, impartiality and transparency are essential in decisions that may affect the championship.

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