Leila Pereira and Globo hit back at Flamengo chief over journalist | OneFootball

Flamengo President, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Targeted by Palmeiras President and Globo

During a meeting of the Flamengo Deliberative Council last Monday (23), the remarks made by the club's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, about the “big-nosed woman from Globo” during a discussion on women's football received negative backlash. Even without mentioning names, Bap's comments were interpreted as a veiled reference to journalist Renata Mendonça.

On social media, Palmeiras President Leila Pereira expressed support for the reporter. Additionally, Grupo Globo issued a statement defending the journalist and condemning the remarks made by the Flamengo leader.

WHAT DID LEILA PEREIRA WRITE?

“Unfortunately, there are still men who disregard women's work in football. But we will not lower our guard! We will continue to fight to show that a woman's place is wherever we want it to be!,” added the Palmeiras president regarding the Flamengo executive.

WHAT WAS GLOBO'S STATEMENT?

WHAT WAS THE CONTROVERSY?

Throughout the year, journalist Renata Mendonça made harsh criticisms of the structure provided by Flamengo for women's football. In one of her comments, the reporter said that Bap “showed ignorance” and had an “amateurish attitude” by not valuing the sport. Then, in the meeting on Monday (23), the executive lashed out.

— What are the facts? Growing audience. Does it compare with men's football? No, but the difference shouldn't be this big. TV keeps the profits from the marketing package and doesn't distribute it to the clubs — Bap began during the meeting.

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