A parent of a minor player formerly with Palmeiras’ youth system and a club member brought the allegations to light.
Fabio Adamo has significant family ties within the soccer world, being the nephew of former Brazil national team coordinator Edu Gaspar, who currently serves as global director of football for the group owning Nottingham Forest of England.
He is also the son of Jorge Adamo, a former director and council member of Palmeiras.
Adamo leveraged his connections and access to youth tournaments to allegedly approach young players.
If the internal investigation recommends Adamo’s expulsion, the decision will be put to a vote by the club’s Deliberative Council.
In a statement released Monday, February 23, 2026, Palmeiras confirmed that, “in light of the seriousness of the allegations reported by UOL, including a conviction for the crime of soliciting and harassing children, club president Leila Pereira has determined this morning the preventative suspension of member Fabio Barreto Bueno Adamo for a maximum period of 90 days, as stipulated in the club’s statutes, and has requested the immediate commencement of an internal investigation to properly assess the case.”
Palmeiras has suspended a club member preventatively following serious allegations of harassment and solicitation of minors. Fabio Barreto Bueno Adamo was suspended Monday, February 23, 2026, pending an internal investigation, the club announced in a statement. The allegations were brought forward by the parents of a former youth player and a current club member. According to the club’s statement, Adamo faces accusations including a conviction for the crime of soliciting and harassing children. Adamo has deep roots within the Brazilian soccer landscape. He is the nephew of Edu Gaspar, the former coordinator of the Brazil national team and current global director of football for the group that owns Nottingham Forest of England. He is also the son of Jorge Adamo, a former director and council member at Palmeiras. Reports indicate Adamo allegedly used his connections and access to youth tournaments to approach young players. The club has initiated a sindicância – an internal investigation – to fully examine the claims. Should the investigation recommend Adamo’s expulsion, the decision will be subject to a vote by the Palmeiras Deliberative Council. The club has suspended Adamo for a maximum of 90 days even as the investigation is underway, in accordance with club statutes. This developing story raises serious concerns and underscores the importance of safeguarding young athletes within the sport.
