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Vitória criticizes Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira's comments on Luan Cândido

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Vitória criticizes Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira's comments on Luan Cândido

Summary

Esporte Clube Vitória released a statement on July 30, responding to comments made by Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira regarding player Luan Cândido after a recent match. Ferreira had questioned Cândido's character following his red card for an alleged gesture during the match, which Vitória contested. The club highlighted Ferreira's own record of 13 dismissals compared to Cândido's six send-offs in six years as evidence of inconsistency. Vitória reaffirmed its support for Cândido and called for improvements in Brazilian refereeing standards. The context of the incident stems from Ferreira's remarks made during a press conference following the match on July 29.

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Key Details

•Vitória issued a statement on July 30 after the match on July 29.
•Abel Ferreira questioned Luan Cândido's character after his red card.
•The club defended Cândido's record of six send-offs since his debut in 2020.
•Ferreira has 13 red cards in his coaching career, according to Vitória.
•Vitória seeks improvements in the quality of refereeing in Brazilian football.

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Vitória released an official statement this Thursday (30) after Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras’ coach, spoke about center-back Luan Cândido, one of the players sent off in the match between the two team...
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