Palmeiras x Corinthians: friction between coaches marks the final of the women’s Libertadores

“Happy with Amanda’s call-up. I wish good luck to the new commanders, but I find it at least strange that ten players (the correct number is nine) from the same team in this call-up. If Diniz were in the “Men’s team, they would all be fighting, especially on the eve of the Libertadores. But the women’s game is a bit of a no man’s land at times. I think you journalists should talk about it. You can discuss it there “There are always explanations, but if we want to accept everything in women’s football… I come from men’s football and there, with Diniz I’m sure he would be under different pressure. And he wouldn’t do that either. But anyway, Good luck for the future.”

“The statement of the coach of Palmeiras, Ricardo Belli, was truly deplorable. It’s a shame in his comments, because the idea is to have this open door with the coaches, the understanding of how each athlete is doing, so that the selection for the national team The team is increasingly fair, the players have the opportunity to be there and obviously what they have done will be decisive, but when a coach of an important and qualified club like Palmeiras questions the call-up of the Corinthians players it worries us really. , because Corinthians is a team that has been champions of Brazil three times in a row, a chance for the seventh consecutive final. He was also very dissatisfied with men, with Diniz… this doesn’t add up either Diniz is a friend that I have, I’m sure that if there was a team in Brazil with the qualifications that Corinthians has I would call them too.”

The coach also justifies it with the example of Pia

“Pia herself (Sundhage, her predecessor in the Seleção) in the World Cup squad had eight Corinthians players in the long list. The most regrettable thing is to say that women’s football is a no-man’s land. I have worked for so many years and I am sure that it is a land of many dreams, of girls, of women who face obstacles. Having a stronger women’s football is the responsibility of every professional, especially when it comes to a team as well known and qualified as Palmeiras.”

Inevitable meeting

With the success of both teams in the women’s Libertadores, the reunion after the exchange of barbs will be inevitable. The continental decision, in fact, will mark the farewell of Arthur Elias at the helm of Brabas. This is because he will dedicate himself exclusively to the national team.

While seeking its fourth Libertadores title under the guidance of Timão (2017, in partnership with Audax, 2019 and 2021), the rival fights for a second consecutive title with Palestrinas.

Since the reactivation of women’s football in Verdão in 2020, Elias and Belli have already faced each other in six knockout matches. Corinthians emerged victorious in all qualifiers.