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Hulk targets Libertadores title and criticizes refereeing
Fluminense striker Hulk has expressed his intense desire to win the Copa Libertadores, describing the pursuit of the continental title as a dream and an obsession. He noted that for players who have not yet won the trophy, achieving this goal would be particularly significant. Fluminense is preparing for its quarterfinal matchups against Platense.
Separately, Hulk criticized the officiating during a recent derby against Vasco at the Maracanã. The striker condemned referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda, alleging a lack of personality and consistent criteria. Hulk specifically claimed the referee physically confronted player Canobbio during a play, stating, “I never saw this in football in the world, the referee confronting the player.”
Entities
Copa Libertadores · Davi de Oliveira Lacerda · Fluminense · Hulk · VASCO
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The first half of the Fluminense vs. Vasco match saw multiple yellow cards issued to both teams. www.metropoles.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hulk described winning the Copa Libertadores as a dream and an obsession.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hulk claimed the referee lacked consistent criteria in his decision-making. www.metropoles.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fluminense is scheduled to face Platense in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hulk accused referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda of lacking personality and physically confronting player Canobbio. www.metropoles.com