Her coach BootfogRenato Paiva, caused reactions to Brazilas he showed the middle finger of his hand towards the stand of his own fans, in the game with Estudiants.
Botafogo beat Estudianda 3-2 in a match for Copa Libertadores, but Renato Paiva’s energy in A Artur’s goal for his team won the “lights” in Brazil. He explained, however, after the match that he was a … joke he made to his associates on his bench and not to the fans or an opponent.
Paul’s statements
“It has been released on the internet a gesture I did and already say it was for the fans or the coach of the opposing team. The truth is that there was a disagreement with my partners about whether I had to change Artur. They told me he was tired, I was opposed and I told them I wouldn’t get him out, because he had a good performance.
Renato Paiva sending the coach of Estudiantes TNC !!!https://t.co/EIwwlt7rbV
— bootfire (@bootfogo) May 15, 2025
When the goal scored, I turned around and made this gesture to my partner, with humor and relief. There is not a single snapshot showing that I have shown disrespect for referees or opponents. I have only one miscarriage in my career – from Benfica K17. This was an internal reaction, not an insult to someone.
Clarified!
Renato Paiva explained gesture during a celebration of Arthur’s goal, who gave the victory to Botafogo in the final minutes. According to the coach, the target was a member of the coaching staff itself. Look! pic.twitter.com/C45MQB63J8
– GE (@Geglobo) May 15, 2025
Only if I was a fool – and I am not – I would do such a thing to my fans or the referee. They didn’t blame me in anything. Don’t let the internet make scripts out of nowhere. “