Leila hails Palmeiras’ Copa do Brasil triumph, backs Abel’s work | OneFootball

Not even the rain in Novo Horizonte stopped Leila Pereira from celebrating Palmeiras’ title in the 2026 Campeonato Paulista. After Verdão’s victory over Novorizontino this Sunday, the president celebrated the trophy on the pitch at Doutor Jorge Ismael de Biasi stadium and said she is already thinking about the next achievement.

“For now, the [title drought] is over. Tomorrow, we’re already thinking about the next conquest. This is a great way to start our work, it’s a very strong squad. The professionals are top-notch, I trust them. No turbulence will make the president change course. I know the work, I know where we want and can go,” Leila said in an interview with HBO Max.

The president also repeated her statement that Palmeiras “offers peace of mind to its professionals” and reinforced her confidence in coach Abel Ferreira’s work.

“On the eve of a title match, I always talk to him [Abel]. I trust Abel’s work, I trust our football director, regardless of the result. We always want to win, but I know that in football it’s impossible to win every time. At Palmeiras, our professionals have peace of mind to work. This isn’t a jab at anyone, Palmeiras doesn’t need that. The president of Palmeiras doesn’t need that,” she stated.

“It’s important for people to know how we work, with a lot of professionalism. One way to help our professionals is to give them peace of mind, and that’s what I try to do. We’ll continue like this until December 2027, when my term ends. May it last forever while it lasts,” she added.

Female Power

President of Palmeiras since 2022, Leila Pereira took advantage of International Women’s Day to dedicate the Paulistão title to all the women in the world.

“It’s an extremely meaningful day for me and for all women. I dedicate this title to all women. This victorious Palmeiras campaign, with a woman at the helm, is a victory for Leila Pereira and for all the women in the world. We can do whatever we want. It’s very significant to celebrate a title on a day like this,” she celebrated.

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With their 27th Paulistão title, Palmeiras has reduced the gap to Corinthians—the biggest state champion with 31 titles—to just four. The trophy also reinforces Verdão’s recent dominance in the state of São Paulo. The alviverde team has reached the final in the last seven editions and won five trophies in that period.

In addition, the title crowns Abel Ferreira as the most successful coach in the club’s history. The Portuguese manager has now won 11 trophies, including his fourth Campeonato Paulista, surpassing Oswaldo Brandão, who had ten.

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