Leila Pereira helps Vasco player, snubs Flamengo stars, here’s why

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·11 novembre 2025

Leila Pereira helps Vasco player, snubs Flamengo stars, here’s why

Palmeiras president Leila Pereira made a gesture of solidarity and cooperation in Brazilian football. The chairwoman offered the private jet from her company to bring back to Brazil the players Paulo Henrique from Vasco da Gama, Fabrício Bruno from Cruzeiro, as well as forward Vitor Roque, a Palmeiras player, who are currently serving the Brazilian National Team during the FIFA International Break.

According to Leila, the request came from Pedrinho, owner of Cruzeiro’s SAF, and Pedrinho, president of Vasco, who got in touch to ask if she could include the athletes on the return flight. The president immediately replied with a “yes” and highlighted the spirit of unity that motivated her decision.

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“Pedrinho, owner of Cruzeiro’s SAF, and Pedrinho, president of Vasco, contacted me to ask if I could bring the athletes along with Vitor Roque on my plane. I promptly replied ‘yes’. This spirit of cooperation should guide Brazilian football, not the individualism that some clubs and directors insist on showing,” said Leila. + Vasco’s rival appeals to the CBF and wants an “executive order” to stop the Cruz-Maltino’s reconstruction Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF. Will Flamengo players also be on Leila Pereira’s flight? It’s worth remembering that two Flamengo players were also called up by the Brazilian National Team: Alex Sandro and Danilo. In other words, Leila Pereira did not offer help to Flamengo to bring their athletes back to Brazil after the FIFA International Break.

The gesture by the Verdão president received positive feedback among fans and directors, especially because it involved players from rival clubs. With this initiative, Leila reinforces her stance of dialogue and collaboration on the national scene—something still uncommon among the country’s top clubs.

The three athletes—Paulo Henrique, Fabrício Bruno, and Vitor Roque—will return to Brazil after the National Team’s friendlies against Senegal on November 15 in London, and Tunisia on the 18th in Lille, both in Europe.

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Although the flight will also include athletes from other Brazilian clubs who were called up, Leila confirmed that the help was specifically offered to Vasco and Cruzeiro, reinforcing the partnership between the managements in the name of national football.

Brazil’s first match, therefore, will be against Senegal on November 15 (Saturday), at Emirates Stadium in London, England. Finally, the second match for the Brazilian National Team is scheduled for the 18th (Tuesday) against Tunisia, in Lille, France.

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