In an interview with ‘GE’, John Textor, owner of Botafogo’s SAF, preached respect for Palmeiras and revealed that he tried to hire Abel Ferreira
This Wednesday, 17th, Botafogo It is Palm trees face each other in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. With the score tied, the game has a huge weight in the competition and is worth the leadership for both teams, who starred in the fight for the title in 2023. Despite the fueled rivalry and all the disagreements with the board of the São Paulo club, John Textor preached respect for Verdão.
In an interview with ‘GE’, the North American businessman stated that he does not want revenge against Palmeiras, but a direct confrontation awakens even more desire. “Intense ambition, not revenge. All the off-field factors that can bring about this feeling of revenge have nothing to do with the players.”said Textor.
Furthermore, the owner of Botafogo’s SAF praised Abel Ferreira and revealed that he tried to hire the Portuguese. Since his arrival, Fogão has undergone some changes in command and the director did not specify when this happened. “I admire Abel [Ferreira]. I tried to hire him, he said no repeatedly.”said John Textor.
Textor highlighted the structural strength that Palmeiras has, with a base that produces great players and thus makes them favorites. “The players and the base [do Palmeiras] They are fantastic. I buy players for 20 million to compete with someone they produce in-house, because we are new to this. They are favorites every year, so you want to beat the best team.”he completed.
Botafogo faces Palmeiras in Nilton Santos for the first time since last year’s historic comeback, in a game that the São Paulo team won 4-3. In the event of a victory for either side, one of the teams will take the lead in the Brasileirão alone.
Source: sportbuzz
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