Chaos ensues as Corinthians director, Alessandro Nunes attempts VAR room entry amid controversial decisions

Corinthians' director of football, Alessandro Nunes, attempted to forcefully enter the VAR room during a match against Brazilian rivals Gremio. The incident occurred just 10 minutes into the match, after Corinthians were denied a penalty and had center-back Bruno Mendez sent off. The chaotic scene was captured on video, with reactions comparing it to a WWE event.

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November 15, 2023

In a dramatic turn of events during the heated clash between Corinthians and Brazilian rivals Gremio, Corinthians’ director of football, Alessandro Nunes, tried to forcefully enter the VAR room after contentious decisions went against his team. The incident unfolded just 10 minutes into the match when Corinthians were denied a penalty and subsequently had center-back Bruno Mendez sent off for a challenging tackle.

Nunes’s response to the decisions was unprecedented as he stormed inside the stadium, attempting to gain access to the VAR room, where officials are stationed within Brazilian grounds. The aggressive scene was captured on video, leaving fans on social media astounded by the chaotic spectacle.

Reactions poured in, with one comparing it to a backstage scene at a WWE event, while another humorously suggested VAR officials should have responded with steel chairs and a table slam. Despite the early chaos, Nunes’s Corinthians secured a 1-0 victory with Angel Romero’s 32nd-minute goal, and the game concluded with both teams reduced to 10 men, as Gremio’s Bruno Alves was also sent off.

Here’s Corinthians’ Director of Football Alessandro Nunes trying to storm into the VAR room after a few poor decisions 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/lcjsNIbnla

— george (@StokeyyG2) November 14, 2023