Statement of condemnation | OneFootball

The clubs participating in the Brasileirão Série B express their profound repudiation of the serious episode of threats directed at Ceará Sporting Club president João Paulo Silva, through an act involving his daughter. The use of fear as a means of pressure is incompatible with any democratic environment and with the values that sustain sport.

Football stirs intense emotions, but none of them can serve as justification for violence or intimidation. When threats go beyond the limits of sporting competition and reach family members, a line is crossed that should never be crossed. We hope the case is investigated with the utmost speed and rigor, allowing those responsible to be identified and the appropriate measures to be taken.

Brazilian football must be recognized for its ability to bring people together, encourage respect, and promote coexistence. This is the environment we stand for, categorically rejecting every manifestation of violence, intimidation, or threats.

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