Leila Pereira swipes at Flamengo: “Shopee Real Madrid” | OneFootball

Leila Pereira commented on the formation of a new league in Brazilian football

The Brazilian Football Confederation held an event this Monday (06) in Rio de Janeiro to discuss improvements to the Brasileirão and the calendar. After the meeting, Leila Pereira took the opportunity to take a jab at Flamengo and referred to it as the “Real Madrid of Shopee.”

— Palmeiras always values the competition, does not play alone, and is not the center of the universe. Palmeiras is not the Real Madrid of Brazil, nor of the Americas. There are other clubs that think they are Real Madrid (ESP), and they might even be the Real Madrid of Shopee. But to get there, they need to keep their feet on the ground, they need to understand that no one is bigger than anyone else —, Leila Pereira began.

— We all need one another. That has always been Palmeiras’ mindset, at least under this president. I have never thought Palmeiras was bigger or better than any other club. I need the other clubs to play; I do not play alone —, concluded the president of Palmeiras.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF LEILA PEREIRA’S CRITICISM?

Bap, president of Mengo, gave an interview to Spain’s Diario AS at the beginning of the year and highlighted the strength of the red-and-black team. The executive said: “I have always dreamed big. I think of Flamengo as the Real Madrid of the Americas.”

WHAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE MEETING AT THE CBF?

The CBF presented a study to the executives of the 40 clubs in Série A and Série B of the Brasileirão, with the goal of seeking the adoption of a single league. Until the end of July, the directors will be able to submit suggestions. The entity’s expectation, therefore, is to establish the statute by December.

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