Corinthians midfielder Allan Rodrigues de Souza was issued a red card during a Brazilian Serie A clash against Fluminense after a video assistant referee (VAR) review uncovered an offensive gesture.
The incident occurred during a heated 3-1 defeat for Corinthians. While the on-field officials initially missed the exchange, VAR intervened to alert the referee that Allan had directed an obscene crotch-grabbing gesture toward an opponent. Following the review, the player was promptly sent off, further hampering his team’s efforts in the match.
The dismissal adds to the growing turmoil at Corinthians, who are currently enduring an eight-game winless streak. The lack of discipline on the pitch, combined with poor results in the Brasileirão, has intensified the pressure on manager Dorival Júnior as the club struggles to move past its current crisis.