👀 Mano explains obscene gesture to Grêmio fans

The turnaround of Grêmio over Palmeiras by 3 to 2, in the 36th round of the Brasileirão, on the night of this Tuesday (25), gained a controversial chapter off the field.

During the celebration of Amuzu's goal, which tied the match at 47 minutes of the first half, Mano Menezes drew attention by pointing to the stands and showing the middle finger.

The gesture went viral on social media and raised questions about the target of the provocation. In a press conference after the final whistle, the coach explained the episode and justified his reaction.

— It wasn't for the fans, it was for a specific fan. It's time to stop offending everyone. Complaining about coaches and players is part of it, we're used to it. But offending, no. The stadium is not a no-man's land. We are professionals and deserve respect. That's how it works — said Mano.

After the tense moment, the game continued at a strong pace. In the second half, Grêmio confirmed the comeback and secured an important victory in the final stretch of the championship, complicating Palmeiras' fight for the title.

With the result, the Tricolor Gaúcho reached 46 points, took the ninth position, and opened a comfortable gap from the relegation zone. The team is also getting closer to securing a spot in a continental competition in 2026.

Grêmio's next match will be on Tuesday (2), at 9:30 PM, at the Arena, against Fluminense, for the penultimate round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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