After Palmeiras beat Internacional to take the top spot in the Brasileirão, midfielder Andreas Pereira addressed the controversy from the Corinthians clash. He joked that he was just "cleaning his boots" after a slip that sent the ball out of play.
The incident, where Pereira stomped on the penalty spot before Memphis Depay's kick, was not recorded by referee Raphael Claus but has drawn attention from TJD-SP, which is reviewing footage and may charge him. Palmeiras now turns to the Paulistão, where they sit as runners‑up.