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Moraes Jokes in STF Session That Corinthians Were 'Robbed' Over Late VAR Penalty

He made the quip during a hearing on app‑driver employment status.

Overview

  • During Thursday's Supreme Court plenary, Alexandre de Moraes criticized the stoppage‑time penalty that drew Internacional level, saying in a joking tone that Corinthians were "robbed at gunpoint."
  • The decision followed a VAR call by Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior that brought referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima to the monitor after he initially judged the play as no foul.
  • After reviewing multiple angles, the referee awarded the 52nd‑minute penalty, which Carbonero converted to seal a 1–1 draw at Beira‑Rio in the 26th round.
  • Corinthians coach Dorival Júnior protested the handling of added time and the video review that preceded the late decision.
  • The session addressed whether platforms have employment ties with drivers, with Uber and Rappi contesting labor‑court rulings, the federal prosecutor's office advising against recognizing employment, and the court setting a 30‑day window before votes are presented.