Ferj, the Rio de Janeiro Football Federation, has issued an official statement via social media, refuting Vasco da Gama’s claims regarding the refereeing in the Campeonato Carioca, specifically in the match against Fluminense.
The rival team was unhappy with some incidents and felt disadvantaged in the match against the Tricolor. However, the Rio federation emphasized the work done by the referees and described Vasco’s complaint as ‘completely baseless’. See the statement below: