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Comparisons were drawn with other major Brazilian clubs: Atlético, Internacional, Flamengo, and Palmeiras—all of which faced their own bouts of disappointment in the international arena. Mauro highlighted that it wasn't just Botafogo experiencing a downward spiral; it was a collective failure of Brazilian football at large on the international stage. The critique took a deeper turn, challenging the narrative surrounding Botafogo as the “poor little team” amid giants.