Leila Pereira, the first female president of Palmeiras, stands as a powerful figure in Brazilian football, highlighting the underrepresentation of women in the sport. Since her election in December 2021, she has navigated significant challenges and emerged as a prominent leader, even leading the Brazil men's national team delegation. Pereira expresses pride in her position but emphasizes the need for more women to break barriers in football. Her accomplishments not only celebrate her own journey but aim to inspire future generations of women in the industry.
People think women are the weaker sex, and we're not. I fight back. If they hit me, I hit back but much harder.
I'm thrilled. On the other, I wish there were more women in football. My joy and my hope are that by seeing me in this position, other women are inspired to pursue their own space.
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