Botafogo ultras call protest against John Textor | OneFootball

This Thursday, organized fan groups of Botafogo used social media to call for a protest against John Textor "for the love of Botafogo." The demonstration is scheduled for this Saturday at the Nilton Santos Stadium, before the match against Bangu, in the Carioca Championship.

"We will no longer accept neglect, lack of professionalism, and disrespect for our history. Botafogo belongs to its fans, and we demand management that matches our greatness. Patience is over! It's time to demand real changes, with everyone united!" wrote the groups in a joint publication.

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Transfer ban and loss of players

The protest takes place amid a turbulent start to the season for the club. Currently, Botafogo is facing a transfer ban and is prohibited from registering new players due to a sanction imposed by FIFA.

The sanction was motivated by a lawsuit filed by Atlanta United, from the United States, accusing the Rio de Janeiro club of not fully paying the purchase amount for the Argentine attacking midfielder Thiago Almada, made in 2024.

Additionally, Botafogo has lost important players from its squad. Marlon Freitas was negotiated with Palmeiras, while Savarino is close to finalizing his transfer to Fluminense.

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