Brazilian soccer referee Lucas Belotte has been removed from his next officiating assignment following a controversial performance in a recent Paulistão match between Santos and Corinthians. The Paulista Football Federation (FPF) has placed Belotte on standby duty, removing him from both on-field and VAR responsibilities for an upcoming fixture. The decision comes after scrutiny of several calls made during the heated contest,raising questions about the consistency and accuracy of officiating in the league.
The Paulista Football Federation (FPF) has sanctioned referee Lucas Belotte following his performance in Thursday’s match between Santos and Corinthians. He has been removed from his officiating assignment for an upcoming Paulistão fixture.
What Happened
Belotte was originally scheduled to officiate the Capivariano versus Primavera match, but has been placed on standby. Sources indicate he was also slated to serve as the video assistant referee (VAR) for the contest.
The referee’s decisions came under scrutiny during two key moments in the match. These include a contested foul call on Gustavo Henrique against Lautaro Diaz that led to a Santos equalizer from Gabigol, and a potential red card offense committed by Igor Vinícius.
