Palmeiras is one of the most admired clubs in Brazil, and this is reflected in the words of José Maria Neves, president of Cape Verde. During an interview, Neves praised the work of Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras' coach, highlighting his victorious trajectory and the influence he has had on Brazilian football. The Cape Verdean president revealed that he closely follows Brazilian football and has a strong connection with the country, where he spent part of his youth. Neves, who considers himself a Palmeiras fan in São Paulo, expressed his desire to see Abel Ferreira leading the Cape Verde national team in the future. He believes that Abel's experience and success at Palmeiras could bring great benefits to his country's football. Despite his admiration for Brazilian football, Neves stated that his priority in the World Cup is to follow the Cape Verde national team, which debuts against Spain. He also mentioned that, although his first support is for Cape Verde, he will continue to cheer for Brazil during the tournament.