Edmundo admits fault and offers truce to Pedrinho’s regime at Vasco | OneFootball

The tense atmosphere between two major figures in Vasco’s recent history may be starting to cool down. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, “Mundo Ed”, Vasco idol Edmundo made conciliatory statements and even apologized for any mistakes he may have made in recent weeks, during which he had been harshly criticizing the management of president Pedrinho.

— I apologize for any mistakes I may have made. The most important thing is Vasco, said the former striker, in a gesture seen as a sign of truce.

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Pedrinho and Edmundo training together at Vasco, in 2008 André Mourão/AGIF

The strained relationship

In his last press conference, Pedrinho was asked about the split with Edmundo and, although he did not directly respond to the former striker’s criticism, he made it clear he was uncomfortable with his former teammate and until recently, personal friend.

— Regarding Edmundo, there are many statements that have been made that I do not agree with. I am a very respectful person. Pedrinho, as an individual, has a lot to say, but today anything I say becomes institutional. He made a personal issue public, and if I respond, I am bringing another problem into Vasco. That saddens me a lot, declared the president.

Edmundo, for his part, had been positioning himself as an opponent to the current president and promised to work to remove him from power in the next election, scheduled for 2026. He even stated that he would only change his stance if the president won major titles, such as the Brazilian Championship or the Libertadores.

Path to reconciliation?

Edmundo’s gesture of apologizing is interpreted by many fans as a possible step towards peace between the two historic figures of the club. Even so, there are no guarantees that the political rift has been overcome.

Meanwhile, Vasco is already turning its attention back to the field. The next match will be against Ceará, on Sunday (14th), at 8:30 PM, at São Januário, for the Brazilian Championship. As for the Copa do Brasil, the team will face Fluminense in the semifinals, on December 10 and 14.

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Edmundo, idol of Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras FERNANDO DANTAS/Gazeta Press

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