President stated that Santos “judged” Corinthians; term is considered discriminatory against Jews
The president (PT) used the term again “judiyaar” in a speech. At an event to present the 2026 World Cup cup, this Thursday (26.Feb.2026), the president stated that Santos “judiou” from Corinthians, the PT team. Term is considered discriminatory against Jews.
When greeting the player Pepe, former left winger of the Brazilian national team and two-time world champion present at the event, he declared: “He was part of an unforgettable team, which every opponent, every player knows: Dorval, Mengálvio, Coutinho, Pelé and Pepe. I’ll never forget because I’m a fanatical Corinthians fan and this team really hurt my Corinthians”.
The PT member in December 2025, when talking about the . At the time, Planalto even published a video of the speech on social media. Shortly afterwards, and made a new publication without the excerpt, but without indicating a change in the original speech.
ETYMOLOGY OF THE TERM JUDIAR
The term “Jew” is a syncopation formed by the word “Jew” and the suffix “iar”. The meaning is “to mock, mock, mock, make people suffer, torment, mistreat” and has a pejorative meaning, according to the “Aurélio” dictionary. It is a direct reference to the Jews.
Originally, the word describes the violence or cruel treatment imposed on Jews throughout history. Then it took on the generalized meaning of causing suffering to anyone.
THE EVENT
Lula received, this Thursday (26.Feb.2026), the original World Cup trophy at Palácio do Planalto, in Brasília.
FIFA promotes the Cup Tour in partnership with Coca-Cola Brasil. The initiative takes the original World Cup trophy, which only leaves the FIFA Museum during the World Cup and Tour, to several countries.
The trophy has already passed through São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro before arriving in the capital. The Cup Tour will make 75 stops and pass through 8 countries in Latin America.
This year, the sporting event will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Present were:
- (PSB), vice-president of the Republic;
- (PP), Minister of Sports;
- (Republicans), Minister of Transport;
- Sidônio Palmeira, minister of the Presidency’s Social Communication Secretariat;
- (PT), government leader in the National Congress;
- (PT), senator for Pernambuco;
- (PT), federal deputy for Rio de Janeiro;
- Luciana Batista, president of Coca-Cola Brazil and Southern Cone;
- Bruno Pietracci, president of Coca-Cola Brazil;
- Cafu, former Brazilian national team defender and two-time world champion (1994 and 2002);
- Formiga, former midfielder for the women’s national team;
- Pepe, former left winger for the Brazilian national team and two-time world champion (1958-1962);
- Jairzinho, former striker for the Brazilian national team and world champion (1970);
- Branco, former Brazilian national team defender and world champion (1994);
- Edmilson, former midfielder for the Brazilian national team and world champion (2002).
