São Paulo defend lavish Festa Junina with official statement | OneFootball

The Social Club department of São Paulo issued an official statement this Friday (26), positioning itself regarding the controversial issues that have been troubling Tricolor at the end of this year.

In the statement, it absolves itself of any involvement in the scandals that even include a police investigation into São Paulo, but says that “should internal investigations identify irregularities or violations of statutory and regulatory rules, the appropriate administrative measures will be taken, in accordance with the Statute, internal regulations, and applicable law.”

One of the points mentioned, not by name but clearly implied, was about the club’s criticized June Festival, which is expected to incur expenses of R$ 3.5 million, against revenue of only R$ 480,000. In other words, it will result in a loss of over R$ 3 million for São Paulo.

The Social Club’s defense statement asserted that “such initiatives are included in an approved budget, are carried out only when financially viable, fulfill the social function of the club by promoting integration, socializing, and strengthening the associative bond, and generate direct and indirect institutional benefits for the Social Club.”

Read the full statement:

“OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONAL POSITION SPFC Social Club

The SPFC Social Club, in the exercise of its statutory duties and in observance of the principles of legality, transparency, impartiality, and good governance, hereby makes public this institutional position, with the aim of standardizing and guiding its official communications regarding topics recently debated within the club.

1. Institutional principles and observance of the Statute The SPFC Social Club reaffirms its unrestricted commitment to complying with the club’s Statute, as well as with internal regulations, administrative rules, and decisions issued by its competent bodies.

All actions of the Social Club are guided by respect for statutory rules, legality, and the preservation of the club’s institutional integrity.

2. Fact-finding and initiation of investigations In the face of suspected irregularities related to conduct, acts, or facts linked to the scope of the SPFC Social Club, it is clarified that:

– Such situations are handled exclusively within the scope of administrative investigation, without any prior value judgment; – Investigations are conducted through external inquiries, initiated and conducted by the statutorily competent bodies; – Procedures observe the principles of contradiction, ample defense, and due internal process; – The Social Club does not issue prior condemnations, presumptions of guilt, or opinionated statements regarding people or facts under investigation.

Any conclusions reached result solely and exclusively from the technical and investigative work of the responsible bodies.

3. Administrative consequences and appropriate measures Should internal investigations identify irregularities or violations of statutory and regulatory rules, the appropriate administrative measures will be taken, in accordance with the Statute, internal regulations, and applicable law.

The SPFC Social Club emphasizes that any sanctions result from formal, duly documented processes, and not from public statements or premature judgments.

4. Governance and institutional preservation The SPFC Social Club guides its actions by preserving the club’s image, credibility, and institutional stability. The focus of investigations and official communications is the protection of the institution, not the individual exposure of members, councilors, directors, or collaborators. SPFC is a historic and associative entity, whose relevance transcends administrations, positions, or specific individuals.

5. Financial management and results of the Social Club Over recent years, the SPFC Social Club has undergone a structured process of administrative and financial reorganization.

As a result of this process: – Previous scenarios of financial imbalance have been overcome; – A financially positive operation has been consolidated; – Significant revenue growth has been recorded; – Practices of budget planning, control, and financial predictability have been implemented.

These results stem from ongoing management, strategic planning, and adherence to good administrative practices.

6. Events, traditions, and social activities The social activities and traditional events promoted by the SPFC Social Club are part of the annual institutional and budgetary planning.

The organization of these events follows criteria of administrative responsibility and respect for the club’s resources.

7. Institutional identity and associative bond The SPFC Social Club recognizes the historical, cultural, and emotional value of its members’ bond with the club.

The São Paulo identity is built over generations and constitutes a fundamental element of the social and institutional life of the Social Club.

8. Final provisions The SPFC Social Club reaffirms its commitment to legality, transparency, administrative responsibility, and the preservation of its history and its members.”

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