Cool Head, Warm Heart

This book takes a journey behind the scenes of the most successful period in Palmeiras' history, between November 2020 and November 2022, with nine finals contested and six titles won: two Copa Libertadores, one Campeonato Brasileiro, one Taça do Brasil, one Recopa Sudamericana, and one Campeonato Paulista. Here are recounted the experiences and insights of our coaching staff, our beliefs (which are not immutable), the working method we adapted to the context of Brazilian football, as well as the preparation for 16 key matches of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, and 16 pre-match talks (on video) for decisive matches of the 2022 season.

We are aware that by revealing so much about ourselves, we are revealing our entire way of thinking about the different areas of football. But we do it for the very essence of sharing with those who truly love the game. This is also a way of challenging ourselves and putting ourselves to the test. There is no growth, development, or evolution without questioning, reflection, and innovation. Therefore, with a cool head and a warm heart, we write this book — the portrait of our philosophy of being and being in football and in life.