Neto: If Leila leaves Palmeiras, Crefisa may buy Vasco and take Abel | OneFootball

The program Os Donos da Bola, on Band, had one of the most surprising moments of the day when Craque Neto stated live that there is a possibility Abel Ferreira could manage Vasco in the coming years. The statement immediately went viral and put the Rio de Janeiro club among the most talked-about topics on the internet.

According to Neto, Leila Pereira, the current president of Palmeiras, is trying to approve a statutory change that would allow her to be re-elected. If she fails, she could leave the club and, in a dramatic move, acquire control of Vasco's SAF, bringing along Abel Ferreira and his entire coaching staff.

For the commentator, the idea would be a way for Leila to continue her football project, but now at another national giant. The statement had a huge impact, mainly because the mere possibility of Abel landing at São Januário is enough to ignite any debate among Vasco fans.

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The possible arrival of the Portuguese coach, considered one of the biggest winners of the last decade in Brazil, naturally stirs the fans’ imagination. His titles, competitiveness, and intense style of play make him an immediate impact name in any sports project.

Even without any official talks or concrete signs of negotiation, the mention was enough to generate excitement. Neto’s statement doesn’t guarantee anything, but it reinforces how Vasco remains involved in the most important discussions in Brazilian football.

For the fans, as unlikely as it may seem, the mere possibility rekindles the dream of seeing a top-level coach in charge of the team in 2026. Abel is known for the strength of his squads, his ability to decide in knockout rounds, and for developing players—qualities that would fit perfectly in a rebuilding project.

In the end, the statement remains in the realm of speculation. But it served its purpose: it went viral, stirred up debate, and put Vasco, once again, at the center of the national conversation.

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