ESPN reporter Lilly Nascimento was robbed this Thursday (25), in front of the ESPN Training Center. Palm treeslocated on Avenida Marquês de São Vicente, in the West Zone of São Paulo.
A man stole the journalist’s cell phone, who was recording a report at the entrance to the Football Academy, as the alviverde space is known. She is pregnant, but is doing well.
Lilly, as well as other professionals, usually make recordings at the entrance to illustrate the report with images that identify the club.
The same happens in the CT of Barra Funda, in São Paulo, which is next door to Palmeiras.
Club security guards often warn reporters not to use cell phones in front of the venues, which is not always possible due to work demands.
Since 2020, teams have reduced professionals’ access to CTs and recordings like this at the entrance are common.
Scam on Instagram
After the robbery, the reporter’s Instagram profile was hacked. Criminals are doing “promotions” and trying to carry out scams.
After assault on ESPN reporter, criminals try to scam Instagram
Palmeiras regrets
In a note sent to Uol, which initially disclosed the case, Palmeiras regretted what happened, offered solidarity and said that it had contacted ESPN, offering to help identify those involved.
Palmeiras also stated that several club employees were also robbed on the avenue and appealed to the public authorities to take action.
