In a bizarre turn of events during Thursday’s match, Corinthians midfielder Allan was sent off following a VAR intervention that spotted him making an offensive gesture toward opposing fans.
The incident initially went unnoticed by the on-field officials. However, during a break in play, video assistant referees alerted the head official to footage showing Allan grabbing his crotch while facing the stands. After a brief review at the pitchside monitor, the referee deemed the act a “provocative and insulting gesture,” resulting in an immediate straight red card.
The dismissal proved costly for Corinthians, who were forced to navigate the remainder of the game with ten men. Team management expressed disappointment after the match, noting that while emotions run high in professional football, such “lack of discipline” is unacceptable and hurts the squad’s efforts on the pitch. Allan is expected to face a multi-match suspension following the disciplinary review.