As per the agreement signed between the Brazilian forward and Delhi Dynamos, the player was to get USD 1000 for each goal scored during the tournament, besides USD 15000 meant for winning the Golden Boot award.
Through his legal counsel, Pereira, also known as Marcelinho, has complained to Dynamos about a breach of agreement on their part.
The 29-year-old Marcelinho has scored 10 goals for Dynamos in the third season of Indian Super League, playing a crucial role in the team's march to the semifinals with its enterprising brand of football.
If Dynamos fail to pay heed to his complaints, Marcelinho is open to taking up the issue with world football governing body FIFA.
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The prolific striker last month signed for Brazil based Avai FC.
The diminutive striker scored 10 times in 15 games for the Dynamos, notching up the most shots by any attacker on target - 26 - while also producing five assists.
The former Flamengo youth player was learnt to have sought Zico's blessings on the move to Avai FC, after having a consultation on the same with the former FC Goa gaffer.
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