VAR is Hungover and the Brasileirão is on Fire!

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What's up, folks! Welcome to another edition of your favorite column to jinx the rival team and stay on top of everything that happened on and off the pitch. The weekend's round of matches was one of those that makes you wonder if the VAR crew isn't calibrating their equipment with the same beer from the Sunday barbecue. Between a heated derby, amazing goals, and a lot of whining, the Brasileirão showed why it's the most exciting (and craziest) championship on the planet.

The Controversy of the Round: VAR or Farce?

The big talk of the weekend, my friends, was the whistle (or lack thereof) in the Choque-Rei derby. Palmeiras came away with the win, but São Paulo left the field breathing fire, and for good reason. There were plays that even my grandmother, with all due respect to Dona Olga, would have called with more conviction. The video assistant referee, which was supposed to be the solution to our problems, seems to have only added more spice to our traditional bar-room debates. The truth is simple: the technology is great, but whoever is pushing the buttons still seems to be learning how to use the remote control. Couldn't they put a former player, someone who actually understands the game, in that booth? Just a suggestion.

Quick Hits and Relationships

While some are worried about VAR, others remain firm in their mission to maintain their "coveted bachelor" status. Our boy Ney, always him, continues to live life to the fullest, to the despair of those who still dream of seeing him 100% focused on the sixth World Cup title. Meanwhile, on the Brazilian pitches, romances come and go with the speed of a counter-attack. But let's be honest, what we really want to see is the ball in the back of the net; the rest is just details for the gossip magazines.

Round's Results:

And now, let's get to what matters! The results of the games that got the country buzzing over the last few days:

Sunday, October 5, 2025

São Paulo 2 - 3 Palmeiras: A great match at Morumbi! Palmeiras took advantage of the refereeing "blackout" to secure three points and the league lead. For São Paulo, it leaves a bitter taste and the certainty that, besides the opponent, they have to fight against hidden forces. But seriously, conceding three goals at home after being up 2-0? Unacceptable, right?!
Vasco da Gama 4 - 3 Vitória: Seven goals at São Januário! A nail-biter of a game, where the defenses took the day off and the attacks had a field day. The fans who paid for a ticket, at least, can't complain about a lack of excitement.
Bahia 1 - 0 Flamengo: Mengão went to Salvador but left their football skills in Rio. With red cards included, they watched Bahia do their homework and celebrate as if it were a championship final. The Nação Rubro-Negra (Flamengo's fanbase) already has their horns out now that Palmeiras has taken the lead.
Juventude 1 - 2 Fortaleza: The Leão do Pici (Lion of Pici) went down south to show who's boss. A hard-fought match, but Fortaleza's superior quality prevailed. For Juventude, the lesson is that you can't slip up at home.
Cruzeiro 1 - 1 Sport: At the Mineirão, the draw tasted like a defeat for the Raposa (the Fox), which was counting on three points to climb the table. A valiant Sport snatched a precious point and returned to Recife with a smile on their face.
Ceará 3 - 0 Santos: Vozão completely dominated the Peixe (the Fish) and delivered a thrashing to cleanse the soul. Santos, on the other hand, seems to still be at the beach. Hello, board of directors, the championship is underway.