Flamengo president cites Real Madrid, attacks Brazil’s SAF model again | OneFootball

Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, once again took a stand against SAF at Flamengo

Since the beginning of his term as president of the Rubro-Negro club, Luiz Eduardo Baptista has made it clear that he does not approve of the Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF) at Flamengo. Thus, the executive once again criticized the management model, which allows “irresponsible adventurers” in Brazilian football.

– Do they want to quickly have a fit, healthy, and slim body without giving up any sweets? There are no miracles -, highlighted the Rubro-Negro chief, who added:

– The first wave, the first cycle of SAFs here brought irresponsible adventurers who take advantage of football’s lenient punishment system, where there either are no penalties or they take far too long, thus allowing abuses, as we see every day -, Bap told UOL.

But can’t SAFs improve in the future, Bap?

The Gávea president, however, believes the model will mature, with more people coming in and working in a less irresponsible way. So, the leader said Brazilian football could become stronger, as happened in the Premier League.

So, can Flamengo become an SAF?

– Remain independent, monetizing everything we represent positively for society and for our fans (…) When I say we want to be the Real Madrid (ESP) of the Americas, that carries a broader meaning: economic independence, above all -, said the president, who added:

– They are still a club today. And one of the richest. Why not here? Why not Flamengo, São Paulo, or Palmeiras? All it takes is political will, management competence, and resilience -, Bap stressed.

What are Brazil’s SAF projects?

Among the most famous SAF examples in football are Botafogo and Cruzeiro. The Rio club is controlled by businessman John Textor, but is going through a financial crisis. The Minas Gerais side, however, appears stable under Pedrinho, owner of BH Supermarkets.

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