Abel Ferreira was sent off during the classic match between São Paulo and Palmeiras, which his team won 1-0. The referee of the match, Anderson Daronco, revealed in the match report the insult that led to the red card. According to the official document, after being expelled, the Palmeiras coach addressed the referee with the words "you coward," which he repeated several times. Abel Ferreira, who had already received a yellow card at the beginning of the second half, vehemently protested against a potential uncalled foul on Arias during a Palmeiras counterattack. This reaction led Anderson Daronco to show him a second yellow card and consequently the red card. After the expulsion, the Portuguese coach became even more agitated, gesturing wildly as he left the field amid the boos from São Paulo fans, and he even kicked two balls on his way to the locker rooms. This was Abel Ferreira's third expulsion this year and the second in the Brasileirão, bringing his total to 14 since he took over as head coach of Palmeiras in 2020. His first expulsion this season in the league occurred against Fluminense. As a result of the punishment, the coach will not be able to sit on the bench for the next game against Grêmio, coached by Luís Castro, scheduled for April 2, as part of the 9th round. Abel Ferreira also did not attend the press conference after the match, a no-show justified by a previously scheduled personal commitment. According to Globoesporte, the coach traveled to Portugal to be with his family, taking advantage of an 11-day break until the next game.
Abel Ferreira Anderson Daronco remains central to this story.
Abel Ferreira Anderson Daronco remains central to this story.
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