Clubs threaten to paralyze Brasileirão to pressure the Government over betting ban
Meeting about the end of betting was cancelled due to low club turnout, while directors discuss alternatives to pressure the government; understand
TL;DR
- A meeting between Brazilian football clubs and the Ministry of Sport regarding the ban on betting companies was canceled due to low attendance.
- Clubs are discussing the possibility of paralyzing the Brasileirão championship as a form of pressure on the government.
- Clubs are seeking a transition period of six months to a year for the cessation of advertising and financial measures to mitigate revenue loss.
- The betting sector has challenged the provisional measure in the Supreme Federal Court (STF), questioning its constitutionality.
- Fourteen out of 20 Serie A clubs currently have sponsorship from betting companies.