ANRESF to apply rigorous review if Vasco SAF sold to Leila Pereira’s stepson | OneFootball

Brazil’s football regulator ANRESF will carry out a rigorous analysis if Vasco’s SAF is sold to a group led by Marcos Lamacchia, stepson of Palmeiras president Leila Pereira, whose term runs until December 2027.

The prospect of stepmother and stepson holding influence at two Brazilian clubs has triggered multiclub concerns, and UOL reports that the CBF issued an informal warning to leaders at Vasco and Palmeiras.

ANRESF president Caio Resende said such cases can be complex, with scrutiny focused on ownership structures and who truly exercises decision-making power. He noted that any submission would face thorough review and that he cannot comment on a specific proposal because he might later have to vote on it.

FIFA recently excluded León from the Club World Cup due to a conflict within its multiclub network involving Pachuca. Brazil’s financial sustainability rules, Article 86, bar any person or company from holding direct or indirect control or significant influence over more than one club, including powers over policy, material vetoes, key appointments or at least 10 percent of voting rights, as well as financing covenants that confer decision power. Holdings are aggregated with those of a spouse or relatives up to second degree.

Vasco and Lamacchia believe mechanisms exist to avoid conflict, citing European precedents such as Manchester City and Girona. Options include suspending the buyer’s voting and veto rights while Pereira leads Palmeiras, starting with a stake below 10 percent, or using a blind trust. A transition with club president Pedrinho in governance is also under discussion.

Resende said the agency has not yet been approached. Any corporate change must be reported within 30 days to begin review, and Vasco and the investor intend to submit a proposed structure before any deal is concluded. By 30 April each year, clubs must also disclose full ownership and identify key executives, including finance, football and legal leads, plus the president and CEO.

Source: Globo.com