Clash between candidate and president Massis fuels São Paulo crisis

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·20 April 2026

Clash between candidate and president Massis fuels São Paulo crisis

The pressure is becoming unbearable for Harry Massis. After the comeback loss to Vasco, the club president has been heavily pressured by allies to fire Roger Machado. The problem is Rui Costa. The executive says he will leave along with the coach. And the president does not want to lose his right-hand man. How can he solve this equation with an election—where he dreams of running for reelection—just around the corner? And with Dorival’s ghost looming over Morumbi?

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