Leila Pereira attacks Palmeiras opposition and denies conflict of interest

The president of Palmeiras responded to the opposition, which she described as "meia dúzia de imbecis," and denied a conflict of interest, according to UOL Esporte.

Le stade Allianz Parque, à Subprefecture of Lapa

Photo: Roberto Sabino from Campinas SP, Brasil — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (new window)

Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, reacted strongly to criticism from the opposition, according to UOL Esporte. Per Terra, she described her detractors as "meia dúzia de imbecis" and denied any conflict of interest.

According to Gazeta Esportiva, at an event with club advisors in São Paulo, she defended her management and responded to accusations concerning her husband, José Roberto Lamacchia. Opposition groups Ocupa Palestra and Arquibancada hit back, citing an "institutional risk," reports Terra.

According to UOL Esporte, Leila Pereira also announced she would leave football in 2027.

Sources

  1. UOL EsporteChamados de 'imbecis', opositores do Palmeiras respondem a Leila Pereira (new window)uol.com.br
  2. ge (Globo)Leila cobra apoio no Palmeiras contra "meia dúzia de imbecis" e diz que sairá do futebol em 2027 (new window)ge.globo.com
  3. TerraOposição do Palmeiras rebate ofensa de "imbecis" de Leila Pereira (new window)terra.com.br
  4. Gazeta EsportivaOposição do Palmeiras rebate Leila e volta a citar possível conflito de interesses: “Risco institucional” (new window)gazetaesportiva.com