An unusual and highly controversial episode has occurred in Brazilian football, where a Corinthians player has been punished with a red card after an action that has caused strong reactions.
It's about André, who was sent off after a VAR intervention, after the cameras caught him making an inappropriate gesture during the match.
The midfielder was filmed touching his genitals, an action that was considered indecent and provocative behavior towards opponents, Brazilian media wrote, according to "Gazeta Express".
Initially, the episode was not punished by the referee on the field, but after being signaled by VAR, the referee decided to review the footage and then issued a direct red card.
The decision has caused much controversy, with public opinion divided between those who consider punishment for such a gesture just and those who see it as an exaggerated decision.
The case has once again brought the use of VAR and the limits of its intervention back to the center of debate, especially in situations related to player behavior and the interpretation of gestures on the field.
However, according to the rules, gestures considered indecent or provocative can be punished with a red card, and in this case technology played a decisive role in making the decision. /Express newspaper
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