São Paulo FC has a history marked by controversies, especially regarding refereeing decisions. One of the referees who generated the most controversies was Ramon Abatti Abel, who was at the center of a significant error during the Choque-Rei against Palmeiras in October 2025. In that match, São Paulo FC was leading 2-0 when striker Gonzalo Tapia was brought down in the box, but Abatti Abel did not award the penalty, and VAR did not intervene. Palmeiras ended up coming back to win 3-2, and the decision was deemed a 'gross' error by the CBF's refereeing committee. In November 2025, the STJD punished Ramon Abatti with a 40-day suspension for violating the rules of the sport. This incident highlights the intense scrutiny referees face in high-stakes matches involving São Paulo FC.