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In an interview in front of the Palácio da Alvorada, in Brasilia, last Monday, the President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, spoke about the possible return of soccer in the country. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, competition has been paralyzed since March, but according to the executive director, there is a movement to resume activities.
Bolsonaro usually goes to Brazilian stadiums (Photo: Guilherme Dionizio / Gazeta Press)
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The president declared that he is in favor of the return of football, in addition to revealing that he has been in dialogue with the sports authorities: “If it depends on my vote, I approve it. Logically, with the technical advice of the Ministry of Health. Which I think it will be favorable. ” perform the training. Start with the doors closed at first. ”
“As far as we are concerned, we are going to do things with great responsibility, with the opinion of the Ministry of Health. The soccer authorities have already approached me. There is work in this regard,” added Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro is concerned about the financial situation of the clubs, which have several losses due to the strike: “Flamengo and Palmeiras have a payroll close to R $ 15 million reais. Second division teams, part of which will be extinguished. It seems to me As they say, they are making arrangements to earn 60%, 50%, 40% of what they earn. Because there is no income, there is no image, there is no television. It will not be the virus. It will be the post-virus , with destruction of work “.
The decision to authorize the return of the sport goes through several segments, such as secretariats, clubs and federations, for example. For the executive director, some names of these entities agree with his thoughts: “Marcelo, Sports secretary, I spoke with him today. We took another step in this direction (when we returned to sports activities in the country). Tomorrow, we must speak again “.
“I spoke to a soccer coach this weekend, from Rio Grande do Sul. At first it was favorable, he had no games, due to the crowds in the locker room. A lot of people. Now, he is favorable. It’s just that you’re not leaving so many people in the locker room, “concluded the president.
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