Marcela Soares, a Brazilian futsal player, has sparked debate in the sports world after claiming she was dismissed from her club, Celemaster Uruguaianense, due to her decision to sell adult content on the subscription platform OnlyFans. Soares alleges her termination was not based on any contractual breach, but rather on a moral judgment by the club’s leadership.
“This decision has no contractual basis. It is a moral judgment. There is no clause that prevents me from making these videos Soares told Brazilian media earlier this week.
Soares, who had been earning a modest monthly salary as a futsal player—barely enough to cover her transportation costs—turned to OnlyFans for financial stability. Within a short time of joining the platform, she claims to have made a sum that far exceeded her sports earnings.
Despite her new-found financial independence, Soares says the transition was not easy. She describes feeling judged and excluded, not only by club officials but also by teammates and even family members. Some critics accused her of setting a “bad example for children,” while Soares maintains she did nothing wrong and refuses to accept interference in her personal life.
“I was judged, excluded, and felt betrayed even by other women. But I also achieved something: freedom and financial independence. Today I feelstronger, she told reporters.
The club, for its part, denies firing Soares over her OnlyFans activity, insisting she left voluntarily. Coach Andre Malfussi and club president Auri Guedes Pereira have rejected her claims and accused the media and social media users of spreading misinformation.
Soares also revealed that her departure was compounded by an injury and what she described as a lack of support from the club, including delays in scheduling necessary surgery. She filed a lawsuit against Celemaster Uruguaianense for unpaid labor benefits, but the case was dismissed.
With a large following on social media, Soares is not alone among female athletes turning to digital platforms for income. Other Brazilian athletes have reported making significantly more from platforms like OnlyFans than from their sports careers, highlighting ongoing issues of pay disparity in women’s sports.
Soares says she leaves futsal with a clear conscience, stating, “If I’d had this financial return from sport, I would never have left it.” Her story continues to fuel discussion about the intersection of athletes’ personal choices, financial realities, and the expectations placed on women in sports.
