Lawyer Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro told CNN Esportes S/A that the SAF management model could make Brazil the largest football market in the world. Monteiro de Castro, a sports law specialist and co-creator of the Corporations of Football (SAF) law, said the new management structure provides a solution for Brazilian clubs to professionalize, attract investment, and strengthen the sport.
Many people believe Brazil is no longer the country of football, a view driven by the national team's title drought in recent years. Monteiro de Castro stated that consolidating club management under SAF can transform this situation. He added that becoming the top market depends on several factors, including contributions from the state.
Adaptation of International Models
Monteiro de Castro explained that Brazil developed its SAF legislation by studying sports markets in Spain, France, the United States, England, and South America. However, he noted that lawmakers adapted those international experiences to fit local characteristics, creating unprecedented legal mechanisms unique to Brazilian football.
Broadcast Details and Coverage
The interview will air on Sunday, August 9, at 9:15 p.m. Brasilia time on CNN Brasil and the CNN Esportes YouTube channel. Hosted by João Vitor Xavier, the broadcast marks the 149th edition of CNN Esportes S/A, a show focused on the business and economics of the multi-billion dollar sports industry.
The network also highlighted recent reports, including Vini Jr. breaking his silence after renewing with Real Madrid to say it was forever, Conmebol supporting Infantino despite a crisis at FIFA, and FIFA listing 10 Brazilian players as prospects for the 2030 World Cup.
