The protest, held amid growing concerns, comes as Botafogo face the unexpected risk of losing the Brazilian title, despite initially holding a comfortable 12-point lead in the competition.
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Marçal and Joel Carli, two Botafogo icons, decided to take a break during the team's training to get closer to the fans, in a peaceful protest that took place this afternoon. The atmosphere was charged with emotion and tension, with fans expressing their concern about the club's situation. Botafogo, which started the season with great optimism, now finds itself facing the imminent risk of losing the Brazilian title, despite having maintained an initial 12-point lead in the competition. This unexpected turn of events left the fans restless and anxious, and Marçal and Joel Carli understood the need to provide support and listen to the voices of the faithful fans.
The fans, mostly wearing striped shirts and waving flags, gathered from the outside the club's training center. They sang songs of encouragement and displayed posters with messages of support, but also demands. Frustration was evident on the faces of those present, and everyone was eager for an explanation about what was happening to the team. Marçal and Joel Carli, wearing their training uniforms, approached the fence that separated the field from the public. The fans immediately recognized the two players and began to applaud and shout in support. The two players, with serious expressions, waved to the crowd and asked for silence so they could speak.
Marçal, the veteran defender known for his loyalty to the club, took the floor: "We understand your frustration . We are also disappointed with the direction our season took. We started with a lot of determination and promises of success, but things didn't go as planned." Joel Carli, another pillar of the Botafogo defense, added: "We still have games to play, and we will continue fighting for every point. We are not giving up on the title, and we want you to know that. We ask for the continued support of the fans, as you are the force that motivates us."
The crowd responded with applause and screams of encouragement. Many fans understood the situation and appreciated the sincerity of the players. The peaceful protest began to turn into a show of renewed support. Marçal and Joel Carli continued to talk to fans, listening to their concerns and promising that the team would do its best to turn the situation around. The interaction between the players and the fans created a sense of unity and purpose, showing that, despite the adversities, Botafogo remained united in their quest for the title.
As the sun began to set, Marçal and Joel Carli said goodbye to the fans, thanking them for their support and promising to do their best to turn the team's situation around. The crowd, now more hopeful and inspired, continued to sing and display their signs of encouragement. The peaceful protest turned into a moment of renewal for Botafogo. The demonstration of solidarity between the players and the fans showed that, even in the face of challenges, the club's spirit remained strong. Botafogo was not willing to give up the title, and the fans were more determined than ever to support the team on their journey.
The season still had crucial games ahead, and the turnaround in Botafogo's situation it only served to increase the tension and emotion. The team was aware that they needed to do their best and fight until the last minute to turn the situation around and regain the lead in the race for the Brazilian title. Marçal and Joel Carli became the symbols of this determination and renewed hope. The peaceful protest became an important milestone in Botafogo's season, a moment in which fans and players came together in search of a common goal: the Brazilian title. The future was still uncertain, but the spirit of struggle and unity was stronger than ever in the hearts of Botafogo and its passionate fans.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
The president of Flamengo has criticized Botafogo's high investment in several interviews
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After the draw at Nilton Santos, John Textor, owner of SAF do Botafogo, spoke about the problems with Julio Casares, president of São Paulo. He defended that the two have a good relationship and also cited recent statements by Rodolfo Landim, Flamengo's president, who has criticized Alvinegro's high investments.
"I really appreciate that Julio [Casares] is here tonight. He was one of the first to welcome me to Brazil in a very good way. I know you are all reporting a lot of conversations about everything that happened last year, or maybe not happened, about fair play issues. It's important for people to understand that presidents can still be friends, they can be very civil with each other, they can advocate for their public policy views. As a friend, I would say it was great to see you here. We gave each other a big hug because we hadn't seen each other in a long time. In the Libra days, he was one of the people who welcomed me best."
"We are building an organization, a team. we are spending considerably less than what the fair play law says about 75% of our income on sales and player salaries. I think the Landimthe other day said that we needed to have rules because places like Brazil don't have these rules, if an investor comes and takes advantage of the fact that we don't have the rules. But we are in full agreement with all definitions of financial fair play around the world. I was the first to talk about it. I said if we don't do something about the salary cap and invite foreign investment, it will come from sovereign wealth nations with money and oil, then we really have a problem. I'm a lawyer for financial fair play."
Casares has already had fights with the owner of SAF do Glorioso amid accusations of match-fixing for the 2023 Brazilian Championship. The feud, however, remained in the background given the great repercussion of Textor's clashes with Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, the board of Tricolor São Paulo took action against the owner of SAF do Botafogo in several legal spheres.
In relation to. Landim, the president of Flamengo, has criticized Botafogo's high investment in several interviews. He argues that Brazil needs financial fair play to stop the money from SAFs.
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