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Dudu is Suspended Due to Fight with Leila Pereira, President of Palmeiras

Famous for his tears after defeats to Flamengo, Atlético-MG has now decided to seek a ‘legal appeal’ before this Thursday’s (31) match, the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. That’s because the team from Minas Gerais hopes to have forward Dudu available for the match at Maracanã. However, the player is suspended. The club has filed a request for reconsideration of the suspensive effect with the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD).

If the request is granted, Dudu will be cleared to face Flamengo, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). The player received a six-game suspension (he has already served two) and a fine of R$ 90,000. The case is expected to be decided this Wednesday (30), the day before the Copa do Brasil clash.

WHY IS DUDU SUSPENDED?

Dudu’s suspension is due to insults directed at Palmeiras president Leila Pereira. While the player’s defense is trying to overturn the penalty, the Brazilian Women’s Union (UBM) has asked the STJD to increase it to ten games. However, for now, the six-match suspension remains in place.

A Palmeiras idol, Dudu left the São Paulo club after a falling out with Leila. After saying goodbye to the team, the forward took to social media, posted a photo with all the trophies he won in São Paulo, and wrote: “The truck was heavy and they told me to leave through the back door!!! (sic). My story was huge and sincere, unlike yours, Mrs. Leila Pereira (tagging the president’s profile). Forget me. VTNC (go f*** yourself).” The club president responded.

“If I were a man, he wouldn’t have the courage to do this, as has never happened in the history of Brazilian football. I have no doubt that everything this athlete did is because I am a woman,” said Leila. In addition to the sports sphere, the two are also fighting in the criminal courts.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS ATLÉTICO-MG MATCH?

With Dudu’s participation in doubt, Atlético-MG and Flamengo will face off starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Whenever Mengão is on the field, there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube. So, stay tuned!

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