Presidency candidate says the STF minister should “order” the striker to be called up for the World Cup
The pre-candidate for President (New) this Monday (May 18, 2026) joked minister Gilmar Mendes, from when asking the magistrate “Send for Neymar” for the World Cup.
“Hello, Gilmar! Take advantage of your power and enthusiasm and do something good for Brazil!”wrote Zema in his . In the photo, the pre-candidate appears in the form of a doll and holds a paper with the phrase: “Gilmar, call Neymar”.
The publication refers to the moment in which the attacker was incorrectly substituted during a match between Santos and Coritiba, on Sunday (May 17). On that occasion, the player also showed a piece of paper to the broadcast camera.
Zema has been publishing a series of satirical videos on social media called “The Untouchables”in which Gilmar is represented by dolls, alongside ministers Alexandre de Moraes, Dias Toffoli and the president (PT).
In the publications, the character attributed to the dean of the STF would act to help colleagues through relations with Banco Master.
On Friday (May 15), the Attorney General of the Republic, Paulo Gonet, Zema for slander against Gilmar. The legal document cites the presidential candidate’s posts in the series of videos considered offensive. The complaint was forwarded to the (Superior Court of Justice).
