The president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, was the first CBF representative to mention the issue and ask for general awareness
The first public statement from a CBF representative on the rape cases involving former players Daniel Alves and Robinho came from a woman, the president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira. Member of the delegation of the Brazilian team, which will face England on Saturday (23), she called for severe punishments for both, but asked for awareness from the public and the press. And she stressed the need to put the “finger in the wound”, albeit with the support of other sectors of society.
“I have a great responsibility, because I am a woman and a pioneer in several aspects, including being the first female president of Palmeiras, the only one in Serie A and B. I have to take a position on some issues, such as those involving ” Our genre. But we must act, the authorities must become aware. It is impossible not to have empathy for the suffering of these girls, of all of us. Everyone has a woman at home, mother, daughter, wife”, Leila said to ‘sportv’.
Furthermore, he stated that the possible release of Daniel Alves, on bail of 1 million euros (R$5 million) is inadmissible. But he asked for a tough stance from the media and the authorities in the same sense:
“If what they say really happens, he (Daniel) will be free. And this is absurd, it is the passport to commit a crime. It can’t happen, but it’s useless for me alone to speak: we all have to do it.” speak. I ask all women, you journalists also have a responsibility. I cannot solve violence against women alone. I need all of you. The person has to pay, but not financially. Those convicted must go to prison. “
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Source: Terra
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