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Despite the clear risks associated with their sponsorship agreement, Corinthians made the decision to pursue the partnership while awareness of the sponsor's legal challenges was already in the public domain. The club had the foresight of the impending regulations that would place tighter scrutiny on betting companies in Brazil but chose to proceed with a sponsorship that could jeopardize its financial health. This decision, made by club leadership, raises questions about strategic planning and risk management.