Botafogo have hired former referee Marcelo de Lima Henrique as a refereeing adviser. The news was first reported by the Arena Alvinegra channel and confirmed by ge. He will work on the club’s relationship with the CBF and advise players and coaching staff on the rules and referees’ profiles. For Botafogo supporters who followed the derbies against Flamengo in the late 2000s, the name is hardly unfamiliar. Fans have long memories, and the 2008 file is not in the happy memories folder.

What Marcelo will do at Botafogo

According to ge, the new adviser will take part in contacts with governing bodies and meetings with the CBF. He will also help the squad understand the rules and the characteristics of referees assigned to matches, such as how strictly they issue cards. Marcelo was at Nilton Santos for Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Atlético-MG. ge reported that he had not yet been introduced to the squad when its article was published on Thursday.

Remembering the 2008 Taça Guanabara final

Marcelo refereed the 2008 Taça Guanabara final, which Flamengo won 2-1. He awarded a penalty for Ferrero’s challenge on Fábio Luciano, prompting strong protests from Botafogo. After the match, players and officials went to the press room and cried as they protested against the refereeing. The former referee defended the decision in an interview with ge. Supporters have their own memories of that afternoon. Now the man who once left so many Botafogo fans demanding an explanation for the refereeing has joined the club to help explain it.