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In the tangled web of Brazilian football, the aspirations of Botafogo cannot be discussed in isolation from Lyon’s struggles. Each move—be it player sales, managerial changes, or investment decisions—serves as an echo of a larger systemic issue within the sport: the balancing act between dreams and the stark realities of economic constraints. As fans, analysts, and stakeholders alike attempt to carve out a hopeful future, the interplay between financial viability and on-field success looms large, overshadowing the once vibrant ambitions of Botafogo.