Abel Ferreira had a great reason to miss the press conference after Palmeiras beat Ceará in the Brazilian Cup. His oldest daughter was graduating.
He rushed out to take a family photo.
His assistant, Vitor Castanheira, spoke to the press instead.
Castanheira said, “I’m here today because Abel has a good reason to be absent. His daughter is graduating, and he wants to be there for the photo.”
Family First
This isn’t the first time Abel Ferreira has missed a press conference. Last season, he was suspended for a game against Red Bull Bragantino. João Martins, another assistant, took his place.
Abel Ferreira will also miss the next game against Flamengo due to too many yellow cards.
- Abel Ferreira missed the press conference for his daughter’s graduation.
- He was replaced by Vitor Castanheira.
- Abel Ferreira will miss the next game due to suspension.
Abel Ferreira had to leave quickly after the game against Ceará to attend his daughter’s graduation. pic.twitter.com/BaN6cLxoK9
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