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CBF Wins FIFA Approval to Publish VAR Audio From Unreviewed Incidents in São PauloPalmeiras

FIFA cleared the federation to release communications from plays not taken to the monitor following São Paulo’s request.

Overview

  • CBF said it can now disclose audio and video of decisions that did not go to the on-field monitor, with publication promised within 24 hours after matches.
  • The authorization follows São Paulo’s formal request for the VAR communications from five disputed plays in the 3–2 loss to Palmeiras.
  • CBF had told the club that none of those incidents were reviewed on the monitor and that protocol barred release without FIFA’s consent.
  • São Paulo executive Rui Costa met with CBF arbitration leaders Rodrigo Cintra and Péricles Bassols, who provided explanations and shared available review audios.
  • Referee Ramon Abatti Abel and VAR official Ilbert Estevam da Silva were temporarily removed for training and evaluation, as a federal deputy pressed for the VAR official to be heard and for audio disclosure.