Overview
- Díaz said, “El fútbol es para hombres, no es para meninas,” during his press conference while protesting the VAR annulment of Johan Carbonero’s goal in round 33 of the Brasileirão.
- Internacional issued an official statement saying the coach acknowledged he spoke inappropriately and apologized, framing the episode as a learning moment.
- The goal was overturned after a VAR review that, according to match reporting, identified a foul by Gabriel Mercado on Willian José at the start of the play.
- Coverage highlights a 2024 precedent in which Díaz questioned VAR decisions made by referee Daiane Muniz, underscoring concerns about repeated disparagement of women in officiating.
- Articles describe widespread repudiation of the remark in Brazilian media and public discourse, with no disciplinary measures reported as of publication.