Textor says he discovered Palmeiras game in result manipulation investigation
The club asks the STJD for Textor to be financially punished and also suspended for each statement involving Palmeiras in manipulation. The body has not yet made a decision.
On Monday, the North American declared that he had proof that Verdão had benefited from arbitration. He has not presented them so far.
The Alviverde legal department has been putting together a strategy to sue the owner of SAF do Botafogo since March.
Within Palmeiras, his statements have been treated as irresponsible and frivolous since the end of last year.
“I think Textor is a little unbalanced”, criticizes Leila Pereira
The discussion began while the clubs were direct rivals in the fight for the 2023 Brazilian title. Palmeiras finished as champions, after Botafogo opened up a 14-point lead.
Textor placed the competition under suspicion and presented a study that said the Rio team should have 21 points more than Verdão. President Leila Pereira responded after lifting the championship cup in December:
– It surprises me because I think the owner is unbalanced – said Leila, at the time.
– It even gets ridiculous. It discredits and devalues this important product that is football. He should have more serenity. It’s part of John Textor’s imbalance – he continued.
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