Pedrinho hits back at Bap, says Leila not in Vasco SAF deal

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The possible sale of 90% of Vasco’s SAF to Marcos Lamacchia, stepson of Leila Pereira, Palmeiras’ president, became a “hot topic” again this Sunday (14). After Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Flamengo’s president, said he will take legal action if the deal goes through , the Cruz-Maltino chief responded. Speaking to ge, Pedrinho did not hold back. He highlighted, for example, Bap’s “obsession” with “ sticking his nose into other people’s business .” " I don’t know whether Bap’s obsession with sticking his nose into other people’s business is some kind of unresolved personal issue. Let me make it clear that President Leila has no involvement whatsoever in the negotiations with the future investor, and Vasco has nothing to do with the fear Bap has of her. Could all this kicking and screaming be a smokescreen to cover up moves being made in the shadows behind the scenes? If so, let me warn you: it won’t work. The restoration of CBF’s credibility, which I believe is happening, will not be interrupted by pressure from someone who is frightened. What is right will be done " Pedrinho continued his argument by mentioning issues that have sparked controversy before again stressing that there is nothing illegal in the talks with Marcos Lamacchia: " Instead of talking about what he doesn’t know and inventing conflicts where none exist, Bap should focus that energy on dealing with his own issues, such as the championship’s sponsor or the Maracanã bidding matter. Aren’t those cases for the courts? Vasco is not doing anything outside the law. Any transaction will be submitted, transparently, to the proper authorities, and any questions will be discussed through the appropriate channels, without a spectacle, as they should be. My commitment is to the legality of this operation. The new investor will soon be announced to the club’s authorities, the board members, the members, and the fans, who are the ones this negotiation concerns. Nobody asked for Bap’s opinion ". Also speaking to ge , Leila Pereira had already commented after the statements made by the red-and-black club’s president. " I’m tired of saying that I am Palmeiras’ president, my term runs until December 2027, and I have absolutely nothing to do with Vasco. I know Bap can’t wait to see me out of Palmeiras, but for that to happen he’ll have to wait until December 2027 ". Marcos Lamacchia is the son of José Roberto Lamacchia, who is Leila’s husband and the owner of the financial company Crefisa. So far, talks between Marcos Lamacchia and Vasco indicate that the purchase of 90% of Vasco’s SAF could reach R$ 2 billion. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.