Bruno Rodrigues apologises to Palmeiras, hits back after holiday row | OneFootball

The forward Bruno Rodrigues got involved in a controversy during his vacation from Palmeiras. The player participated in a tournament in his hometown without notifying the club and is expected to be punished for it. After the incident gained attention, the athlete spoke out in a comment on social media, saying he has already apologized to the club and responded to the criticism.

“I wasn’t going to comment on anything! But there’s a lot being said! Here’s the thing: in the two years I was injured, I never gave the club any reason to be upset! I always did everything to follow all the club’s rules! I was never late and that’s not who I am! But I played this game in the city where I was born and raised, in my hometown, and as you said, I’ve always respected the fans, I’ve always been polite to everyone!” he said.

“Now you come here and say I won’t play for Palmeiras anymore because I played for my hometown team! I’ve already apologized to the club for what I did! And everyone at the club knows who Bruno Rodrigues is with everyone at the club! Once again, I’m sorry for my mistake… And I’m not the type to go to the media about things like this, I’m not!” he continued.

Bruno Rodrigues commented on the post by the @falaporco profile on Instagram about the topic (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

What happened?

Last Sunday, Bruno Rodrigues played in the final of the Ceará-Mirim Municipal Championship, representing Guarani de Gravatá, the team from the community where he grew up, and won the title in a match against Vasco de Sítio.

Bruno Rodrigues at Palmeiras

Bruno Rodrigues was signed by Palmeiras in December 2023, but went through tough times with two serious knee injuries that kept him off the field for a long period. After two surgeries on both knees, Bruno Rodrigues only returned to the team in September this year.

In 2025, he played 11 matches and scored two goals. The forward has a contract with Palmeiras until December 31, 2028.

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