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Samir Xaud, Leila Pereira, and Nine More People Will Be Part of FIFA’s Permanent Group

President of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira is the newest member of a FIFA committee. The club president will be joined by ten other Brazilians, including the president of the CBF, Samir Xaud. The inclusion of the son of Supreme Federal Court minister Gilmar Mendes in the group also draws attention.

WHO ARE THE BRAZILIANS WHO WILL BE PART OF THE FIFA COMMITTEES?

• Disciplinary Committee: Francisco Schertel Mendes • Men’s National Team Competitions: Júlio Avellar • Women’s National Team Competitions: Aline Pellegrino • Men’s Club Competitions: Leila Pereira • Women’s Club Competitions: Michelle Ramalho • Olympic Football: Samir Xaud (president) • Beach Soccer: Mauro Carmélio • Men’s Football Interests: Thairo Arruda • Medical Committee: André Pedrinelli • Institutional Relations: Leonardo Ferraz • Social Responsibility in Football: Raimundo Góes

WHAT DOES THIS GROUP DO?

The 11 appointees will be responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, refereeing, and specific situations within their respective departments. Nominations are made by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), and there is no remuneration for those chosen. The information comes from ‘Estadão’.

NOW, CBF?

Leila Pereira and Samir Xaud join forces at a time when the CBF has been heavily criticized due to referees’ performances in the Brasileirão rounds. In fact, the head of the national confederation is under pressure to take action regarding the situation.

The latest ‘scandal’ involving Palmeiras happened on Sunday (05), when Leila Pereira’s team did not have Gustavo Gómez and Andreas Pereira sent off after harsh tackles against São Paulo. In addition, the Morumbi team was denied a clear penalty.

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER SIDE?

While Leila Pereira takes on a role at the CBF, Flamengo is experiencing a different reality. On the other hand, the club’s football director, José Boto was summoned to testify at the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) after allegedly insinuating favoritism towards Palmeiras in the Brasileirão.

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