Palmeiras expressed outrage against the STJD following the accusation against midfielder Mauricio, citing a lack of technical criteria and demanding equal treatment compared to other clubs.
Palmeiras launched an offensive against the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) this week. The trigger was the accusation filed by the Prosecutor’s Office against midfielder Mauricio, stemming from a challenge for the ball during the *Alviverde*’s victory over Vitória, a match for the 21st round of the Brazilian Serie A.
For the club’s board, the on-field decision, which only resulted in a yellow card after VAR review, should have been upheld. Palmeiras’ leadership described the sports justice’s move as an unwarranted measure and expressed absolute perplexity given the current situation.
Questioning the Lack of Equal Treatment
The club argues that the STJDProsecutor’s Office has adopted different criteria for identical situations. Palmeiras used as a basis for comparison incidents involving players from other teams in the same round, such as Pulgar from Flamengo, and Raniele from Corinthians, who were not accused by the body.
In the view of the M360 Team, the discomfort between the club and the court is not recent. The official statement recalled a history of punishments against coach Abel Ferreira and other players, which fuels the *Alviverde* club’s perception of institutional persecution.
The Club’s Firm Stance
Palmeiras’ official stance makes it clear that the legal department’s patience has run out. The entity reinforced that it will not passively accept what it considers undue interference in the team’s planning during the Brazilian Serie A.
There is no justice when equal infractions receive different treatments. Palmeiras has always respected institutions, but it demands respect. We will not silently accept that institutional limits are overstepped and that unwarranted measures harm the excellent work developed by our professionals.
The expectation now revolves around the STJD’s response to the accusation and whether Mauricio’s case will serve as a precedent for new discussions about impartiality in sports punishments. The São Paulo club continues to monitor the case closely, reinforcing the defense of its squad during a decisive phase of the season.
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