“I want women to have the same opportunities as men and I’m fighting for that in football.” The phrase was said by the president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, who made history against one of the most successful football clubs in recent years. Despite her great success, the businesswoman, who is the only female leader of one of the main teams in the country, still finds herself “lack of eye” when it comes to the position she currently holds.Leila challenges prejudice and inequality under the leadership of Palmeiras: ‘Everything is more difficult for us’
“I want women to have the same opportunities as men and I’m fighting for that in football.” The phrase was said by the president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, who made history against one of the most successful football clubs in recent years. Despite her great success, the businesswoman, who is the only female leader of one of the main teams in the country, still finds herself “lack of eye” when it comes to the position she currently holds.