Flamengo Condemns VAR After CBF Releases Audio Backing No-Penalty Call in Fla–Flu

Overview

• CBF’s refereeing commission published the VAR audio from the 34th-round derby, with video official Wagner Reway affirming the on-field decision of no penalty.
• The exchange captures Reway saying Thiago Silva withdrew his leg and describing Bruno Henrique’s reaction as an exaggeration, aligning with referee Davi Lacerda’s call to let play continue.
• A separate review in the same match recommended a handball penalty and yellow card for Renê, and Jorginho converted the spot kick for Flamengo.
• Fluminense won 2–1 at the Maracanã, and despite the loss Flamengo remained league leaders with their advantage trimmed to two points with four matches to play.
• Following the audio’s release, Flamengo issued a statement accusing the VAR of a serious error and protocol breach and urging improvements in Brazilian officiating.