Palmeiras and Botafogo sweep Copa Sul-Americana football awards | OneFootball

Paulista and Carioca football shone at the Confut 2025 Awards, held this Wednesday at the Arena Mercado Livre Pacaembu, in São Paulo. Palmeiras and Botafogo were the most awarded clubs, with five trophies each, while São Paulo and Corinthians also made their mark in important categories.

The big highlight was Palmeiras, which won five categories. Leila Pereira was chosen as the best club manager in South America, surpassing John Textor (Botafogo) and Jorge Brito (River Plate).

In addition to Leila, Palmeiras had João Paulo Sampaio awarded as the best youth academy professional and Gisele Silva as the best psychology professional. The club also won for best management practices and saw Allianz selected as the best arena in South America, ahead of Neo Química Arena.

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Botafogo also took home five trophies. Among the highlights are Botafogo TV (best club TV), O Patrocínio Que Ninguém Viu (best social or sustainable action), Alessandro Brito (scout professional), Mariana Carvalho (human resources professional), and Anderson Santos (finance professional).

São Paulo was awarded in two categories: Mauro Castro won as professional in arena management and operations, and Eduardo Toni was chosen as commercial professional. Corinthians, meanwhile, won the award for best women's football project.

The Confut Awards voting combines popular vote, with a weight of one third, and evaluation by a specialized jury, with a weight of two thirds, recognizing the leading professionals, clubs, and projects in South American football.

Check out the full list of winners

Best Affiliation Program: River Plate Best Club TV: Botafogo TV Best Social or Sustainable Action: O Patrocínio Que Ninguém Viu – Botafogo Outstanding Sponsor: Betano (Brazil) Best Sports Advertising/Marketing Agency: End to End (Brazil) Best Sports Facility (Stadium/Arena): Allianz Parque (Palmeiras) Best Advertising Campaign/Action: S.A.B – Sociedade Anônima Brahma (Brazil) Best Innovation/Technology Action: Semi-automatic Offside – Paulistão Final 2025 – Federação Paulista de Futebol (Brazil) Best MatchDay/Fan Engagement Action: Arena MRV Light Show + SuperApp Galo – Atlético Mineiro Best Licensing Department: Boca Juniors Best Licensing Company: Gocase (Brazil) Best Women's Football Project: Corinthians Football Executive Director: Cadu Santoro – Bahia Women's Football Professional: Cris Gambaré – Brazilian Football Confederation (Brazil) Scout Professional: Alessandro Brito – Botafogo Youth Academy Professional: João Paulo Sampaio – Palmeiras Medical Professional: Rodrigo Lasmar – Brazilian Football Confederation (Brazil) Physiotherapy Professional: Nilton Petrone – Fluminense Psychology Professional: Gisele Silva – Palmeiras Communications Professional: Ariel Ramírez – Conmebol Football Photography Professional: Pedro Souza – Atlético Mineiro Club Sports Marketing Professional: Rafael Soares – Bahia Sports Advertising Professional: Bruno Brum – End to End (Brazil) Commercial Professional: Eduardo Toni – São Paulo Technology and Innovation Professional: Débora Saldanha – Atlético Mineiro Arena Management and Operations Professional: Mauro Castro – São Paulo Human Resources Professional: Mariana Carvalho – Botafogo Finance Professional: Anderson Santos – Botafogo Sports Law Professional: Pedro Trengrouse – TGA (Brazil) General Executive Director (CEO): Raúl Aguirre – Esporte Clube Bahia SAF (Brazil) Statutory Manager or Club Owner: Leila Pereira – Palmeiras Club with Best Management Practices: Palmeiras Confederation with Best Management Practices: Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF – Brazil)

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