Palmeiras scoop five awards at South American football ceremony | OneFootball

Palmeiras won five trophies at the Confut 2025 Awards, one of the most important and respected in South American football. The winners were announced on Wednesday (3), during the Confut Sudamericana event, at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, in São Paulo (SP).

Palmeiras president Leila Pereira won in the Club Manager category, where she was a finalist alongside American John Textor (Botafogo) and Argentine Jorge Brito (River Plate).

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Two other professionals from Alviverde were awarded: Gisele Silva as the best psychology professional and João Paulo Sampaio as the best youth professional. The Greatest Champion of Brazil also won in the categories Club with Best Management Practices and Best Arena (Allianz Parque).

– This award is a source of pride not only for me, but for all women who seek their space in environments where sexism still prevails. It is also an important recognition from the football industry for everything we have done for the growth of this gigantic club. I share this achievement with all the professionals and collaborators of Palmeiras, who contribute with the tireless work of our management – said Leila Pereira.

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Palmeiras x Internacional – Brazilian Championship – 13/9 – 18h30 (Brasília time)

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