Overview
- Called up by Carlo Ancelotti, the 20-year-old forward spoke in London before friendlies against Senegal on Saturday and Tunisia on Tuesday in Lille.
- Roque said national-team places are open and argued that sustained club form will decide selection for the 2026 World Cup.
- He described a recent Instagram image as a joke without malice, apologized to those offended, and suggested an educational response rather than suspension.
- The case has been taken to Brazil’s sports tribunal, with reporting noting a hearing set for Monday and potential penalties ranging from five to ten matches if he is found to have committed discrimination.
- After a tough stint at Barcelona and Real Betis, Roque has delivered 20 goals in 52 games for Palmeiras this season, earning a second senior Brazil call-up after debuting in March 2023.