Clubs push to halt the Brasileirão, find out the details | OneFootball

A suspension of the Brasileirão is already being discussed among Série A clubs. Club executives are considering the measure if the federal government does not establish a transition period for the end of advertising and sponsorships from betting companies.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Série A presidents are discussing, in WhatsApp groups, a joint mobilization. The proposal calls for a period of six months to one year to end or adapt existing contracts to the new rules.

The movement gained momentum after clubs boycotted this Tuesday’s meeting, on the 29th, with government representatives, which ended up being canceled. The executives want to push for an alternative and increase the CBF’s participation in the negotiations.

CBF is already monitoring the movement

CBF has already received information about the clubs’ coordination. At this moment, however, the entity treats a possible suspension as a speculative scenario and avoids publicly taking any position on an interruption of the championship.

Behind the scenes, however, the possibility is already being considered in discussions about the calendar. If the mobilization moves forward and there is a suspension, the entity will need to assess adjustments to the dates of national competitions.

The planning carries extra weight because the 2026 calendar has already been drawn up with the clubs’ participation and approved by the Technical Council. CBF itself says that the dates are defined jointly with the clubs.

What do the clubs want from the government?

The main demand is not only a review of the decision, but also the creation of an adjustment period. The executives believe that contracts signed before the new rule could not simply be interrupted without time for financial reorganization.

The proposal under discussion provides for a transition period of six months to one year. During that interval, for example, clubs could look for new sponsors, renegotiate commercial commitments, and reorganize their budgets.

The issue has grown in scale because betting companies have become a relevant source of revenue for Brazilian football. According to a survey cited by Folha, contracts with betting companies generated R$ 1.03 billion among Série A clubs in 2025.

Lula’s decision changed the scenario

On September 25, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a Provisional Measure that banned the operation, offering, intermediation, and advertising of fixed-odds betting in the country. The rule also extends to sports sponsorships.

Companies have until October 5 to remove advertising and sponsorships. The measure takes immediate effect, but depends on Congress to remain in force. The government cited the economic and social impacts of betting, while Lula defended new sources of revenue for clubs.

The calendar may be changed

As the dispute moves forward, clubs are already considering changes to the Brazilian football calendar. In the event of a suspension, for example, matches may be rescheduled and the season may end only in early 2027.

CBF still does not treat the suspension as a decision, but it is already monitoring the clubs’ mobilization. The betting crisis is no longer just a sponsorship issue and may affect the calendar, the competitions, and the relationship between clubs, CBF, and the government.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.