Vitor Roque of Palmeiras unfazed by homophobia punishment, mocks critics | OneFootball

Vitor Roque taunted São Paulo after victory in the derby

Main rival of Flamengo in the fight for the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles, Palmeiras may have a significant absence for the final stretch of the season. After all, Vitor Roque will be judged next Monday (16) by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). However, the athlete showed confidence for the day of the case review and treated 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 wasn't anything like what many are saying, about homophobia, nothing — said Vitor Roque.

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

WHAT DID VITOR ROQUE DO?

After the victory in the derby against São Paulo, at the beginning of October, Vitor Roque posted an image of a tiger (the striker's nickname) biting the head of a deer. Thus, the player ended up being reported and will answer for homophobia, potentially facing a suspension of five to ten games.

WILL VITOR ROQUE PLAY IN PALMEIRAS' NEXT GAME?

Although the trial is only on Monday (17), Vitor Roque is out of Palmeiras' next game. This is because the striker is with the Brazilian National Team, which plays this Saturday (15) against Senegal. On the same day, the São Paulo team visits Santos, at Vila Belmiro, for the Brasileirão.

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