Ex-Vasco president escorted out of São Januário after crowd incident | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama experienced a night of tension off the pitch during their defeat to Mirassol last Tuesday (02). Former president Jorge Salgado, who led the club from 2021 to 2023, was present at São Januário, but his visit turned into a hostile episode. Videos circulating on social media show the former chairman being surrounded and insulted by angry fans within the stadium premises.

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The shadow of 777 Partners over Vasco SAF

In the footage, Salgado can be seen trying to access the upper level of the social stands, at which point he is blocked and harassed. Security had to intervene to protect the former director and ensure his exit amid the confusion. The reason for the fans' fury is clear and has a name: 777 Partners.

Salgado's administration was marked by the implementation of the Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF) and the sale of football control to the American company.

Recently, 777 had its corporate rights suspended by the courts after accusations of fraud and reckless management, a legal battle led by current president Pedrinho. For many Vasco fans, Jorge Salgado is seen as the main person responsible for handing the club over to “adventurers,” which explains the massive rejection.

Explosive reaction on the web

The incident divided opinions, but most comments on social media endorsed the protest.

Another comment was even harsher: “He’s only below Eurico Miranda as the worst presidents in history.”

There are, however, those who question the attitude. Some fans criticized the hostility against an 80-year-old man, arguing that violence does not solve the club’s problems and that responsibility for the crisis is shared by decades of poor management.

“It’s pointless and has no practical effect whatsoever”, assessed one internet user, calling for respect for the former president’s age, despite his administrative mistakes.

Jorge Salgado is heavily harassed by Vasco fans – Photo: Lance!

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