Statement of condemnation | OneFootball

The clubs participating in Brazil’s Série B express their profound repudiation of the serious threat directed at Ceará Sporting Club president João Paulo Silva through an act involving his daughter. The use of fear as a means of pressure is incompatible with any democratic environment and with the values that underpin sport.

Football stirs intense emotions, but none of them can serve as justification for violence or intimidation. When threats go beyond the bounds of sporting rivalry and reach family members, a barrier is broken that should never be crossed. We hope the case is investigated with the utmost speed and rigor, allowing those responsible to be identified and the appropriate measures to be taken.

Brazilian football needs to be recognized for its ability to bring people together, encourage respect, and promote coexistence. This is the environment we stand for, categorically rejecting every form of violence, intimidation, or threat.

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