Brazil accuses referees and police of defeat to Bolivia: details of the scandal.

Brazil criticizes referees after defeat in Bolivia

According to The Sun: Brazil did not hold back emotions and expressed loud criticism towards 'referees, police and the balls' after a disastrous game in Bolivia, which became the worst in their World Cup qualifying history.

Simba Boys have already secured their spot in the upcoming world tournament, albeit with a disappointing fifth place in Conmebol before Tuesday's match.

However, Carlo Ancelotti's team finished the campaign on a low note, losing due to a penalty awarded after a foul by Newcastle player Bruno Guimarães.

This defeat marked Brazil's sixth in the group, pushing them behind Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, and Uruguay in the standings.

President of the Brazilian Football Confederation Samir Raud was quite outraged by the numerous difficulties his team faced in Bolivia, particularly the decision to play in El Alto at an altitude of over 4000 meters.

“It's a real mess. This is not what we expect from world or South American football. We want to make it better. Playing football under these circumstances is hard, especially against 14 men,” Raud noted.

He also accused the police of brutality and mentioned spoiled balls as reasons for the defeat.

“I hope that Conmebol takes appropriate measures, as we have all the materials. This must not happen. It is absurd. What happened today is sad. We came to play football, but saw an unsatisfactory game,” he added.

“Even at this altitude of 4000 meters, we played against referees, police, and balls that were taken off the field,” he pointed out.

“We warmly welcome all national teams in Brazil, provide them with everything they need, but when we play outside Brazil, especially here, the service we receive is absurd. I am outraged and hope that Conmebol takes action,” he concluded.

This is Brazil's worst campaign in World Cup qualifying history with only 52% wins. Ancelotti hopes that this could be a good sign, as their second-to-last worst campaign (56% in 2002) ended in triumph at the last World Cup.

Overall, this defeat prompts Brazil to rethink their strategy in preparation for the next major tournament. Despite much criticism from the management, the team needs to re-evaluate their tactical approaches and confidently approach future matches with the aim of improving results and restoring their reputation on the international stage.