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The journalists emphasized that the essence of a football club transcends profit margins. While operational efficiency is essential, the affections of fans and community identity should remain paramount. Players' experiences and welfare play an indispensable role in a club's narrative, especially when relationships within the team suffer due to financial shortfalls.
Klein lamented that a club like Botafogo, once celebrated for its SAF success, is now faced with a narrative marred by compliance failures, necessitating sharp questions regarding fiscal management and ethical obligations to its players.