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At the heart of this turmoil lies a fault line marked by political maneuvering within the club's council. Long-standing aspects of São Paulo's leadership have given rise to factions that may prioritize differing agendas, placing the football department's operational efficiency at risk. Flávio Prado noted that the management structure has grown increasingly complicated, leading to misaligned visions for the club’s future. Casares's apparent ambition to reshuffle the management structure—causing speculation that he might push for SAF—complicates matters further.