Palmeiras removed, on Sunday, striker Felipe Teresa, who played for the club's under-20 team. The decision was made after the player's ex-wife, Marcelle Barbosa, posted a video on social media denouncing episodes of domestic violence suffered over the past few months.
The club's president, Leila Pereira, ordered the immediate removal of the athlete from academy activities as soon as she became aware of the complaint. Palmeiras stated that it does not tolerate any form of violence against women.
The club stated that it is awaiting the investigation of the facts to take further appropriate measures. Felipe Teresa was a promising talent in Palmeiras' youth academy.
