STJD Pushes Vitor Roque Hearing to Nov. 19 as Palmeiras Pursues Deal to Avert Ban

Overview

• The STJD’s 2nd Disciplinary Commission rescheduled the case from Nov. 17 to Wednesday, Nov. 19, after the FIFA window.
• Roque was denounced under Article 243‑G for a discriminatory post and faces a possible 5–10 match suspension and a fine of R$100 to R$100,000.
• Palmeiras’ lawyers are negotiating a disciplinary transaction that, if approved by the STJD, would replace a suspension with a monetary penalty without a formal judgment.
• The Instagram post showed a tiger with a deer’s head in its mouth, was deleted minutes later, and Roque apologized, saying it was a joke with no intent to offend.
• A punishment could sideline him for Palmeiras vs. Vitória that night, and the hearing’s new date followed public criticism from club president Leila Pereira, according to O Globo.