In a state semi-final match, Fernandinho, the 38-year-old midfielder of Atletico Paranaense, found himself in an unusual situation
As he attempted to make a crucial pass, a referee inadvertently obstructed his path, leaving Fernandinho visibly frustrated. Reacting with theatrical flair, Fernandinho approached the referee, vigorously waving his arms and wearing a dramatic expression of disbelief. This moment quickly caught the attention of fans and viewers.
FERNANDINHO’S REACTION
Despite his vexation at the innocuous error, Fernandinho continued to display his frustration by putting his head in his hands and hunching over according to reports from DailyMail. However, his disappointment didn’t deter his team’s performance.
Fernandinho’s reaction after bad positioning by the referee
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In an impressive turn of events, Atletico Paranaense secured a 1-0 victory, propelling them into the final of the Parana state competition. This win marked another step in their remarkable track record, as they have now clinched four out of the last six titles in the competition.
The reason behind Fernandinho’s intense reaction, occurring just 22 minutes into the match with his team leading 2-1 on aggregate, remained unclear. Despite his evident frustration, he escaped a booking for his display of anger.
However, for Manchester City fans, Fernandinho’s occasional outbursts may bring back memories from his nine seasons in England, where he showcased similar displays of emotion on occasion.
PIERRE-EMILE HOJBJERG clash with referee
Earlier this week according to Sports Buddy, Tottenham midfielder Emile Hojbjerg clashed with the referee in a match with Switzerland but was lucky to go unpunished.
Following Manchester City’s exit from the 2018/19 Champions League quarter-finals against Tottenham, Fernandinho couldn’t contain his frustration and unleashed a memorable ‘f*** VAR’ tantrum. The controversial Video Assistant Referee system had intervened to disallow Raheem Sterling’s goal, which would have secured City’s progression, citing Sergio Aguero’s offside position in the build-up.
In 2022, Fernandinho bid farewell to Manchester City and returned to his roots at Atletico Paranaense, his beloved boyhood club. Since his return, he has been inching closer to reaching 200 appearances for the club, where he initially honed his skills during the formative years of his career before embarking on a journey with Shakhtar Donetsk.
