John Textor, owner of 90% of Botafogo, criticized the aggressive demonstration by organized fans on social media against the players
In the early hours of this Saturday, the 25th, the walls of the west sector of the stadium Nilton Santos were tagged. In the messages, it is possible to see threats against the American businessman John Textoragainst the board of directors of the Rio club and against the players themselves Botaofogo. The images were published by the “Fogão do Meu Coração” profile on social media.
Glorioso lost its lead and is now in second place in the Brasileirãoafter coming first between rounds 3 and 33. Today, it is just one point behind Palm trees, but he no longer depends only on himself to be champion. This Sunday, 26th, Botafogo takes the field against Santos. John Textor, owner of 90% of the club’s SAF, came into conflict with one of the team’s main organized supporters on social media. The American shared a post that called for the removal of Marlon Freitas, Edward, Victor Cuesta It is Di Placidoresponding with harsh criticism.
What a situation 😱 The walls of Nilton Santos, Botafogo’s stadium, were spray-painted with criticism of the board and players. Glorioso lost the lead in the Brasileirão to Palmeiras and sees his title chances diminish.#EsporteNaBandpic.twitter.com/27DzDXCdUE
— Esporte Na Band (@esportenaband) November 25, 2023
In the stadium’s graffiti, Textor was called a comedian, and was also insulted in English (“Fuck You, Textor”), as well as another threat: “Botafogo is worth more than your life”, followed by dollar signs, representing money. In others, the club’s players were called cowards and weak.
Source: sportbuzz
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