Defeated by Bahia last Saturday (27), Renato Gaúcho, coach of Grêmio, made a strong statement after the game and the expulsion of Diego Costa, who had already been substituted, in stoppage time in the second half of the match. The coach threatened to leave the Brasileirão, mentioned John Textor and the allegations of manipulation and also spoke about his desire to resign.
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Honestly, it’s too much, I want to quit my job, take a vacation and go to the beach. No bullshit. Because we work, work, work, to see what’s happening. Worse, no one explains it. Why Jaílson was next to the fourth referee, someone has to answer that. Bahia deserved to win. I’ve thought about stopping several times, but I need to work. Comes a time when tired. 90% of coaches think like me. Some speak out, some are afraid and others don’t want to get involved. And the problems continue.”
After Diego Costa was sent off in the 92nd minute, Renato Portaluppi rebelled and ordered all the players on the bench to leave for the dressing room.
“In the first half, Soteldo received a foul, a guy almost broke him. The referee ordered it to continue. In the second half, the same with Franco (Cristaldo) he ordered it to continue. Isn’t he seeing this type of foul? We called for the penalty. Bahia, he said he would add, he didn’t. We have to think about Brazilian football. How far do the CBF, Seneme (director of referees) want the championship to go naturally? president of Botafogo (Textor). Someone on the fourth referee’s side? He pointed out and ordered Diego to be expelled.
Still commenting on the attitudes of John Textor, CEO of Botafogo, Renato added: “If you heard that the president of Botafogo shouted, it was a big deal. Now… Could it be? Did he really just shout? Will it stay like that? It won’t have an investigation? I ask those responsible.”
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