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Milly Lacombe elaborated on the broader implications of Botafogo's debts, pointing out that while the club is depicted as a successful SAF (Sociedade Anônima do Futebol), it still grapples with significant financial burdens. The SAF structure may provide a temporary facade of financial stability, but it often entails renegotiating debts without adequately addressing the root problems.
Players rightly aim to receive their wages, as promised, and the consequence of neglecting these obligations would be catastrophic for team morale and on-field performance. Lacombe cautioned against normalizing delayed payments within Brazilian football's culture, as it can undermine long-term relationships between clubs and their players.