After Flamengo's move, Atlético-MG leave Libra and join the LFU | OneFootball

“Clube Atlético Mineiro announces its decision to return to Liga Forte União (LFU), aiming to decisively contribute to the creation of a unified league in Brazil. Since the beginning of the debate on creating a national league, Atlético has always advocated for a modern, sustainable model with clubs at the center of strategic decisions. The future return to LFU reflects the conviction that clubs in the same competition are interdependent and that cooperation is essential to strengthen Brazilian football. Galo understands that LFU offers the solid structure for this model to materialize, combining consistent governance, unity of ideals, long-term vision, incentives for healthy cooperation, and professional processes, in line with the best practices of the world's main sports markets. LFU is an association that brings together 33 Brazilian clubs, 11 of which are from Serie A, with the purpose of modernizing the structure and governance of national football. Created in 2022, the association represents a solid and coordinated movement of some of the country's main clubs in promoting improvements in professional football, seeking greater financial sustainability, transparency, and competitive balance. Structured under a professional governance model, LFU signed a long-term investment agreement in 2023, ensuring revenue predictability and autonomy for its members. Atlético will take this step to add, lead by example, and contribute to a unified league that promotes competitive balance, club growth, and financial sustainability. Galo believes that individualistic attitudes compromise dialogue and weaken the common purpose. The development of football is only possible through cooperation among clubs. Sports Media Entertainment will acquire part of Atlético's economic rights related to the Brazilian Championship. The implementation of this transaction will respect existing contracts and will be subject to the fulfillment of a series of precedent conditions and obtaining the necessary approvals.”

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