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The response from other football leaders was noted to be alarmingly silent, as there seemed to be a lack of solidarity among club presidents to back their players in this discussion. This absence of unified leadership prompted criticism about the disconnect between club management and player welfare. Observers urged that this should no longer be solely a matter for club executives but must be addressed from the players’ perspective.
The emergent discourse points to a necessary shift in how football executives engage with player concerns. Advocating for player safety and comfort on the field is becoming an urgent issue within Brazilian football, prompting fans and analysts to call for a reevaluation of the use of synthetic pitches across leagues.