Palmeiras prevent possible Vitor Roque ban with ‘disciplinary deal’ at STJD | OneFootball

Palmeiras reached an agreement with the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) and avoided a possible suspension of forward Vitor Roque, who was reported for a post considered homophobic on his social media.

Instead of facing a trial that could have resulted in up to ten matches of suspension, the club and the player accepted a disciplinary settlement and a fine of R$ 80,000. The information was first published by “Estadão” and confirmed by NOSSO PALESTRA.

As part of the agreement, the athlete committed to making a post on his social media with content combating homophobia.

Free for the final stretch

The measure ensures that Vitor Roque, a key player in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship, will not be an absence for coach Abel Ferreira. The player, who represents the Brazilian National Team in friendlies, had already publicly stated that the post was “without malice” and that he would accept an “educational conversation” instead of a suspension.

With the agreement, the number 9 is available for the match next Wednesday (19th), against Vitória, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque.

Upcoming Palmeiras matches

Santos vs Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 11/15 – 9 p.m. (Brasília time)

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