Atlético-MG return to LFU, CEO Bruno Muzzi calls for unity | OneFootball

Atlético-MG announced on the morning of this Tuesday (28) its return to the Liga Forte União (LFU), officially leaving Libra, the group it had been part of since mid-2023. The announcement was made on the club's social media, accompanied by statements from CEO Bruno Muzzi, who emphasized Galo's desire to contribute to the creation of a unified league in Brazilian football.

Despite the change of group, the executive assured that Atlético will fully comply with the current contract with Libra, which is valid until the end of 2029.

"Atlético has been working towards the existence of a unified league. The creation of a league in Brazilian football is transformational, so Atlético will spare no effort to make this happen quickly and efficiently. Therefore, the club's return to the LFU is to expedite this process for Brazilian football," stated Muzzi.

Priority to the Collective and an Example for Other Clubs

According to the CEO, the decision reflects Atlético's institutional stance in favor of collectivity and against isolated actions among clubs.

Bruno Muzzi also expressed hope that Atlético's decision will inspire other teams to follow the same path, aiming at strengthening national football.

Contract with Globo Will Be Maintained

The CEO made a point of reinforcing that the change of group does not alter the broadcast rights agreement made with TV Globo, valid from 2025 to 2029.

Crisis in Libra

Atlético's return to LFU occurs at a turbulent time for Libra, after Flamengo blocked in the Rio de Janeiro court the amounts that all other clubs in the group were to receive concerning broadcast rights. The measure caused discomfort and uncertainties within the group, reigniting internal debates.

With the decision, Atlético returns to integrate the Liga Forte União, a group it helped create, alongside clubs like Botafogo, Ceará, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Fluminense, Fortaleza, Internacional, Juventude, Mirassol, Sport, and Vasco (from series A).

In addition to the top division teams in Brazilian football, the LFU also includes, in series B, Amazonas, América-MG, Athletic Club, Athletico-PR, Atlético-GO, Avaí, Botafogo-SP, Chapecoense, Coritiba, CRB, Criciúma, Cuiabá, Goiás, Novorizontino, Operário-PR, and Vila Nova.

In series C, there are: CSA, Figueirense, Ituano, Londrina, Ponte Preta, Tombense.

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