Palmeiras is facing a delicate situation after FIFA accepted CONMEBOL's request and extended Eduardo Conceição's punishment, one of the club's gems. The suspension, which was initially four months, has been reduced to two but now applies to all competitions. The player, who shone in the youth categories, was punished for imitating a monkey in protest against a racist act during a match in the South American U-17 Championship. Palmeiras and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) attempted to appeal the decision, but the request was denied. The club's internal assessment considers the punishment disproportionate to the context of the case. Eduardo Conceição, who will be able to return to the pitch on July 8, is seen as a great prospect and has already attracted interest from European clubs. Palmeiras, which holds 90% of the player's economic rights, hopes that his sale could generate significant revenues, similar to those of other young talents who recently left the club.