After the STJD issued a statement on Monday questioning the postponement of the trial of Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique, Palmeiras president Leila Pereira had a different reaction this Thursday following the acquittal of a player from a rival team.
The club’s decision was not to comment on what the Sporting Court had defined. It is worth remembering that the same STJD will try striker Vitor Roque next week on charges of discrimination. And the Palmeiras striker could be suspended for five to 10 games for embezzlement in the Brazilian Championship.
“Palmeiras has always respected and will continue to respect the system, but we expect the same respect in return. What is happening now is not fair. A player is found guilty of a serious offense and plays normally for two months, scoring goals and deciding matches. Then, when a new trial is finally scheduled, a vote is taken to acquit the player. The trial will be adjourned. Meanwhile, Allan, who was a first-time offender, will receive a two-match suspension, after which the penalty will be approved by the government. “And all this comes in a crucial week, when FIFA data already predicts several absences,” midfielder Allan said after receiving a two-match suspension at a hearing last Monday.
Flamengo and Palmeiras still have two strikers and are still tied in the battle for leadership and the title in the national competition, which resumes at the weekend, amidst FIFA data. Vitor Roque missed Palmeiras’ match against Santos. Bruno Henrique will play against Sport. On a previous occasion, Leila called on the court to take a balanced attitude towards title candidates.
“We do not want to benefit, but we do not accept to be harmed.” Palmeiras hopes that STJD will adopt a balanced stance and that its decisions will not affect the fate of the most contentious championship in recent years. Decide the champion on the field. ”
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