That’s Theft, Abel: Marshall’s Outburst and Controversial Referee Decision in Corinthians vs. Botafogo Match in Brasileirão 2023

“That’s theft, Abel”. With this sentence, Marshall left the field after being sent off in Corinthians 1 x 0 Botafogothis Friday (22/9), at Neo Química Arena, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão-2023. The left-back was asked in the mixed zone what he meant in relation to Abel Ferreiratechnician at Palm trees.

– In my interpretation, it was a yellow card, just like he applied in the first moment. Afterwards, nothing against his decision. It’s not a question of feeling robbed, it was an outburst, because we see other teams benefiting in a certain way and yet some members make noise, not accepting defeat. We accept defeat. I’m upset by the move, I believe yellow was the best decision. But I accept, I thank my teammates for giving everything and playing with heart during the time I was away, they honored the shirt – stated Marçal.

– Nothing specific for him (Abel). Obviously, on the day we’re not playing we’re following others. I was watching Grêmio x Palmeiras, there were several moments in which Grêmio was being harmed, but the referee was there to blow the whistle, he made his decision, we have excellent referees. Members of other clubs have to stay until the end of the game, hold a press conference and say what I’m saying. Leaving early when his team is clearly not being harmed and doing what he did… It’s just a warning, an outburst. It is important that we feel that it is being cleaned until the end. Learning to lose, today I lost, I thought the referee’s decision was too harsh. But respect. Everyone has to look at things clearly and make less noise – he added.

Marçal, sent off 23 minutes into the game, will be absent from the match against Goiás on October 2nd at Nilton Santos Stadium.

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2023-09-23 11:10:00
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