# Mari Pereira transition from ESPN to Globo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mari-pereira-transition-from-espn-to-globo
> Updated: 2026-09-29T00:06:43.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Sports journalist Mari Pereira has transitioned from ESPN to Grupo Globo. After a five-season tenure at the Disney-owned network that began in 2020, Pereira concluded her work with her final broadcast on September 14 during a Premier League match. During her time at ESPN, she notably became the first woman to join the panel of the program ‘Linha de Passe’ in early 2024.

Pereira will join the SporTV team at Globo, where she is expected to play a significant role in the network’s coverage of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Her career has maintained a strong focus on women’s football.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Mari Pereira leaves ESPN to join Grupo Globo

Sports journalist Mari Pereira is leaving ESPN after five seasons to join Grupo Globo, following a career milestone as the first female commentator on the program ‘Linha de Passe’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mari-pereira-leaves-espn-to-join-grupo-globo

### 2026-09-15: Globo hires commentator Mari Pereira from ESPN

Sports commentator Mari Pereira is moving from ESPN to Globo's SporTV, where she will focus on covering the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/globo-hires-commentator-mari-pereira-from-espn

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