FIFA’s choice will take place in May; Leila Pereira, after leading the Seleção delegation, underlines the importance of the World Cup in the country
The first female head of delegation of the Brazilian men’s team, the president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, has publicly expressed her desire for Brazil to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027. In a message she posted, this Wednesday (27), the director hopes that the competition can represent a watershed for women’s football. But above all, that more women are directly involved in sport, through this initiative.
“I would like many more women to be involved in football, working or managing. We women will have a great opportunity to be at the center of world football if Brazil hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup. We hope that the competition is here. and that there are many more women in football,” said Leila.
According to the organizing committee of the 2027 World Cup, one of the pillars of Brazil’s candidacy is “the inclusion and training of new South American women in the major events market”. Furthermore, the group underlines that it intends to “offer experienced professionals leadership and decision-making spaces in football administration on the continent, as well as promote the careers of women in various positions within the football ecosystem: players, coaches, referees, journalists “. , managers and leaders.”
The venue for the 2027 World Cup will be chosen on May 17 in Bangkok, Thailand. Brazil is competing for the seat with two joint candidates, one from the trio of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands and the other from the duo of Mexico and the United States.
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