Vitor Roque may escape punishment for homophobia after Palmeiras plea | OneFootball

Palmeiras proposed an agreement to the STJD to prevent the suspension of the forward

The main rival of Flamengo in the race for the Libertadores and the Brasileirão, Palmeiras is seeking to avoid a significant loss in the final stretch of the season. The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) will judge Vitor Roque next Monday (17), and the club is working behind the scenes to keep the number 9 available.

According to UOL journalist Igor Siqueira, Palmeiras proposed an agreement to the STJD to prevent the suspension of the forward for a post made after the game against São Paulo. Thus, the São Paulo club is trying to spare the player from the trial.

In other words, the proposal consists of a disciplinary transaction. Therefore, if the negotiation progresses, the trial scheduled for Monday (17) may be canceled, ensuring that Vitor Roque continues playing.

WHAT DID VITOR ROQUE DO?

After a victory in the classic against São Paulo, at the beginning of October, Vitor Roque posted an image of a tiger (the forward's nickname) biting the head of a deer. As a result, the player was reported and will answer for homophobia, potentially facing a suspension of five to ten games.

However, Vitor Roque showed confidence regarding the trial and downplayed the controversy, treating the homophobia case as a “joke”. “My mind is at ease. I don't see it leading to a suspension, as many are saying, I think an educational conversation is already valid. But I also wanted to say that it was nothing like what many are saying, about homophobia, nothing,” said the forward.

— It was just a joke there, which I posted without malice at the time, but they are already taking it another way and to those who think that, I apologize in advance. And no, I don't fear (severe punishment), because I think Palmeiras' lawyers are already working on it too and I hope to continue helping Palmeiras in the best way possible -, he added.

WILL VITOR ROQUE PLAY IN THE NEXT PALMEIRAS GAME?

Although the trial will only occur on Monday (17), Vitor Roque will not play in Palmeiras' next match. The forward is with the Brazilian National Team, which faces Senegal this Saturday (15). On the same day, the São Paulo team visits Santos at Vila Belmiro for the Brasileirão.

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