Corinthians midfielder Allan Rodrigues de Souza was sent off during a Brazilian Serie A clash against Fluminense after a brief lapse in discipline was caught by video officials.
The incident occurred during a heated match on Wednesday. Allan, who had already received a yellow card earlier in the second half following a confrontation with Luciano Acosta, was seen making an offensive crotch gesture toward Fluminense forward Kevin Serna. While the on-field referee initially missed the act as he turned away, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervened, prompting a pitchside review.
Key Match Details:
- The Incident: After reviewing the footage on the monitor, the referee upgraded Allan’s punishment to a straight red card for the obscene gesture.
- The Result: The dismissal left Corinthians shorthanded, and they ultimately fell 3-1 to Fluminense.
- Standings Impact: The victory kept Fluminense level at the top of the table with league leaders Palmeiras, while Corinthians remains in 11th place.
The 29-year-old Allan is perhaps best known to international fans for his 2015 signing with Liverpool. Despite spending five years on the books of the Premier League club, he never made a competitive appearance for them due to persistent work permit issues, leading to a series of loan spells across Europe and South America before his permanent return to Brazil.