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APRIL 23, 2024

The John Textor case, Leila Pereira and the 7 to 1 press

MARCH 12, 2024

Senate creates CPI to investigate match-fixing in football

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Brazilian football: the next frontier in global sport?

SEPTEMBER 01, 2023

Botafogo: How they are running away with the Brazilian Série A

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JULY 24, 2023

"BRL 9.4 million"; John Textor uses card to bring under-20 world champion to Botafogo

AUGUST 12, 2023

John Textor: 'Football clubs do too little with their gold vein: the fans'

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JANUARY 24, 2023

In live, John Textor responds to a Botafogo fan about demands for achievements and sets growth goals per year until ‘big title’ in 2025

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

OL: John Textor starts with a rookie from Brazil

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

World Cup plans for every Premier League club explained

NOVEMBER 04, 2022

Botafogo announces Reebok as a new supplier of sports equipment

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Botafogo will broadcast live matches of John Textor's Belgian club

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Botafogo renews with Matheus Nascimento, and Textor celebrates: 'He always made it very clear that he wanted to be here'

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Targeted by Real Madrid, this young Brazilian star actually stays at Botafogo

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Botafogo and John Textor announce a special project for the star Giovanna in the United States

AUGUST 24, 2022

Live with John Textor! Participation of Media Channels Independent of Botafogo

OCTOBER 5, 2022

John Textor, owner of Botafogo, goes to the organized party in the USA and makes promises

AUGUST 15, 2022

One Man's Attempt to Transform Soccer

AUGUST 12, 2022

Botafogo lends three players to John Textor's club in Belgium

AUGUST 11, 2022

Football Fanatic Builds $1 Billion Bet Against Game’s Mega Rich

JUNE 24, 2022

Gatito Fernández, Joel Carli and John Textor represented Botafogo in a ceremony at the Rio de Janeiro City Council

JUNE 27, 2022

John Textor speaks about CT, Zahavi and Reinforcements | WATCH THE INTERVIEW IN FULL!!!

JUNE 23, 2022

John Textor gives live interview on the selection

JUNE 21, 2022

Lyon announces agreement with John Textor to buy majority shares in the club

JUNE 16 2022

John Textor values Botafogo's victory: 'Very proud'

JUNE 02, 2022

Textor explains how his multi-club strategy is different, and how it will keep growing: “Most of the big football clubs in the world are economically underachieving”

MAY 31, 2022

Ronaldo, Cruzeiro investor, plans 'review' with John Textor, from Botafogo: 'Charismatic'

MAY 25, 2022

John Textor wants to offer 'gifts' to Luís Castro

MAY 18, 2022

John Textor wins the title of citizen of the State of Rio de Janeiro

MAY 18, 2022

‘Brazilian football has been in chains’ – Is this its Premier League moment?

MAY 15, 2022

John Textor salutes Botafogo fans and gets emotional: 'We don't have that anywhere in the world'

MAY 14, 2022

John Textor explains Botafogo’s attachment to the scale: “You want to sit at the table where the power and the influence are.”

MAY 12, 2022

John Textor, owner of Botafogo, will meet with Brazilian football leaders to discuss the Liga

MAY 11, 2022

Botafogo forwards renewal with defender Kanu until 2025

MAY 10, 2022

Botafogo closes the renovation of Kanu until 2025

MAY 10, 2022

Liverpool owners looking to widen football portfolio with Brazilian investment

MAY 09, 2022

Defender is offered to Botafogo after termination of contract with European club

MAY 09, 2022

“I would earn more than Gabigol”; Textor agrees to pay R$ 1.6 million salary for 'level A' striker wanted by Botafogo

MAY 08, 2022

"There was interest"; Cavani 'breaks the silence' and speaks for the 1st time about Botafogo's proposal

MAY 08, 2022

John Textor congratulates Botafogo on victory over Flamengo and warns: 'We're just getting started'

MAY 06, 2022

Nike advances and is close to closing with Rio giant for R$ 40 million

MAY 05, 2022

Wolves ace agrees Molineux exit and buys a house near his new club

MAY 04, 2022

In Botafogo's sights, Eran Zahavi confirms departure from PSV

MAY 04, 2022

Luís Castro highlights business model designed for Botafogo

MAY 04, 2022

Botafogo agrees to hire ex-Cruzeiro striker

MAY 03, 2022

Botafogo CEO agrees with the creation of a new league, but emphasizes: 'We can't go wrong'

MAY 03, 2022

Castro intends to 'leave a mark' and be 'the basis of a great future' for Botafogo

MAY 02, 2022

Botafogo brings new manager to Nilton Santos Stadium

MAY 02, 2022

In audio, Montenegro praises John Textor's actions in Botafogo: 'It's raining money'

APRIL 28, 2022

Era Textor cheers the crowd, and Botafogo sees growth in the membership program

APRIL 28, 2022

In addition to the popular reinforcements, Botafogo hired more than 20 athletes for team B and base

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APRIL 27, 2022

"It could be John Textor"; Botafogo owner is 'cited' as allegedly interested in R$200,000 striker from Santos

APRIL 27, 2022

Botafogo announces the hiring of a striker for the under-20 team

APRIL 26, 2022

Botafogo approaches agreement with Kanu for contract extension

APRIL 26, 2022

Rebellion Greets the New Money Taking Over European Football

APRIL 25, 2022

Luís Castro and John Textor 'hold' goalkeeper after mistake: «You are never alone»

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APRIL 21, 2022

Botafogo is interested in taking attacking midfielder Vitinho from Flamengo

APRIL 20, 2022

Botafogo returns to Brasília after three years and sets high expectations for the Copa do Brasil campaign

APRIL 20, 2022

"Valued at R$ 25 million"; Textor agrees to pay above-average salary and 'hook' Flamengo striker

APRIL 19, 2022

Botafogo reinforcement praises John Textor’s work system: “Very happy to be here”

APRIL 19, 2022

Botafogo comes close to the year with more foreigners in the main cast; see the ranking

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APRIL 18, 2022

Textor, on sales of Botafogo uniforms: 'When they have the quality that our co-owners deserve'

APRIL 18, 2022

Erison is an exponent of good 'garimpos' made by Bota before Textor

APRIL 15, 2022

Botafogo announces the hiring of Tchê Tchê, the 12th reinforcement of the 'Era John Textor'

APRIL 15, 2022

“Three teams want”; Casares sees defender being coveted in the market and three clubs wave with proposal

APRIL 14, 2022

Botafogo was the club that spent the most on signings so far

APRIL 13, 2022

Full house! Botafogo closes transfer window with bets from abroad for 'Era Textor'

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APRIL 13, 2022

Botafogo announces signing of Finnish Niko Hämäläinen

APRIL 13, 2022

The Patron! Botafogo announces the hiring of the 7th reinforcement of the John Textor Era

APRIL 13, 2022

Botafogo spends around R$65 million in the first transfer window with John Textor

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APRIL 13, 2022

Botafogo leads spending on reinforcements in Brazil in 2022

APRIL 12, 2022

John Textor enters the circuit, scenario changes and Botafogo sends Gustavo Sauer

APRIL 12, 2022

Tche Tche on the way to Botafogo; know details of the agreement

APRIL 12, 2022

Botafogo announces signing of striker from Athletico Paranaense

APRIL 12, 2022

Ronaldo rolls up his sleeves and takes charge of Cruzeiro in search of new sponsors

APRIL 11, 2022

John Textor acts fast in the market and confirms the signing of a 27-year-old midfielder; contract time is revealed

APRIL 11, 2022

Botafogo B reinforcement, Darius Lewis wears the shirt and celebrates opportunity: 'I promise to give my all for this incredible club'

APRIL 11, 2022

John Textor regrets defeat to Corinthians, but warns: 'Botafogo Way will not be built in one day'

APRIL 9, 2022

New analyst details work at Botafogo and praises project: 'Ambitious'

APRIL 9, 2022

Defender, winger, midfielder... Botafogo runs against time in the search for signings aimed at the Brasileirão

APRIL 08, 2022

Textor was a 'top' skater and was part of the sport's legendary team in the 70's...

APRIL 7, 2022

Defender, winger, midfielder... Botafogo runs against time in the search for signings aimed at the Brasileirão

APRIL 4, 2022

John Textor promises reinforcement of weight at Botafogo: 'One of the greatest in history'

APRIL 3, 2022

John Textor talks about the search for CT for Botafogo, annexed field and praises CEFAT: 'We could stay there, but it's too far'

APRIL 3, 2022

In an interview, John Textor projects Brasileirão do Botafogo: 'It will be a successful start if we are not relegated'

APRIL 1, 2022

Botafogo makes a new move by Marcelo and adopts an optimistic tone

APRIL 1, 2022

John Textor dreams of a stadium for 25,000 people in Botafogo: 'Quite achievable'

MARCH 30, 2022

John Textor reveals he turned down “a lot of money” in negotiation for defender Kanu

MARCH 29, 2022

John Textor visits Cefat and follows Botafogo Under-20 team training

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MARCH 28, 2022

It may just be smoke, but Textor has already done something giant in Botafogo: rescuing fans' self-esteem

MARCH 27, 2022

John Textor guarantees that Botafogo will play Cariocão 2023 with 'team B'

MARCH 27, 2022

In the arms of the crowd, Luís Castro arrives in Rio with John Textor to join Botafogo

MARCH 26, 2022

Botafogo 'flaunting' x opportunistic Fluminense: Carioca's semifinal contrasts rivals in the market in 2022

MARCH 22, 2022

Botafogo gains reinforcements and can still receive a millionaire prize from a European team, says newspaper

MARCH 21, 2022

Botafogo owner plans to go public with the company that manages the club

MARCH 21, 2022

John Textor does not consider himself an investor and talks about his intentions in Botafogo: 'If I didn't want to win titles, I would have bought Londrina'

MARCH 20, 2022

Crystal Palace FC Investor Textor Eyes Bigger Stake in Team

MARCH 17, 2022

Botafogo has SAF registered with share capital of R$ 356 million

MARCH 17, 2022

Botafogo SAF is registered with share capital of R$ 356 million

MARCH 16, 2022

Textor doesn't give up and sends a counter-proposal to Cavani; BRL 50 million is up for debate

MARCH 16, 2022

R$ 55 million enter the agenda and John Textor studies proposal to hire Athletico Paranaense midfielder

MARCH 16, 2022

Luís Oyama and Patrick de Paula may soon arrive at Botafogo

MARCH 15, 2022

Botafogo announces the signing of Renzo Saravia

MARCH 15, 2022

After Philipe Sampaio and Lucas Piazon, Botafogo announces former Porto and Inter player as the 3rd reinforcement of the John Textor era

MARCH 15, 2022

Argentine Renzo Saraiva is Botafogo's third reinforcement in the Textor era

MARCH 15, 2022

Botafogo advances through forward Victor Sá, from Al-Jazira

MARCH 15, 2022

Textor does not stop in Saravia and directs the signing of Paulistão's outstanding midfielder

MARCH 11, 2022

John Textor responds to Botafogo fan: 'We have a coach and we will hire at least six more players'

MARCH 11, 2022

Banks and consultancy now compete for space in football

MARCH 10, 2022

"New Cristiano Ronaldo" by Textor, Colombian promise will reinforce Botafogo's under-20 team

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MARCH 10, 2022

Bureaucratic details separate Botafogo from announcing Lucas Piazon, second reinforcement of Era Textor

MARCH 09, 2022

Botafogo announces Philipe Sampaio, first reinforcement of the John Textor era

MARCH 09, 2022

BOTAFOGO ANNOUNCE PHILIPE SAMPAIO, THE FIRST ERA JOHN TEXTOR ERA ENHANCEMENT

MARCH 07, 2022

Botafogo advances by hiring full-back Renzo Saravia

MARCH 06, 2022

In search of reinforcements, Botafogo goes after two left-backs

MARCH 06, 2022

Botafogo settles with Saravia; check the numbers

MARCH 03, 2022

Botafogo would be interested in a defender who played in Mexican football

MARCH 03, 2022

Luís Castro's preference for a small group makes Botafogo study alternatives to reduce the squad of almost 40 players

MARCH 02, 2022

Botafogo's first reinforcements in the 'John Textor Era' have a date to arrive in Rio; Argentine side was probed

MARCH 01, 2022

"It takes too long"; under criticism, Inter sees John Textor approaching striker and may have luscious business

MARCH 01, 2022

CENTRAL WHO PLAYED IN PORTUGAL SIGNED FOR BOTAFOGO

MARCH 01, 2022

French club anticipates and announces first reinforcement of the 'Era John Textor' in Botafogo

MARCH 01, 2022

Botafogo closes the hiring of defender Philipe Sampaio, the first reinforcement of the Textor Era

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MARCH 01, 2022

Botafogo closes the first major signing of the John Textor era; see who

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Luis Castro at Botafogo 2022 – tactical analysis

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Botafogo: Al-Duhail ‘puts his foot down’, Textor commits to pay Luís Castro’s fine and lawyer tries to release

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Announcement of John Textor's final contract with Botafogo only after Carnival

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FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Announcement of the sale of the Botafogo SAF to John Textor is for after Carnival

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Pitacos: why do the media think they have to teach John Textor at Botafogo? Investor knows where he is entering and team level

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

"Will happen"; Freeland returns from London excited and plans exchanges with Crystal Palace

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Textor leaves Rio de Janeiro with final contract for the purchase of SAF Botafogo forwarded

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Freeland takes stock of his trip to London: "The project for Botafogo is as big as the one for Crystal Palace"

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

VIDEO: John Textor interacts with Botafogo fans in Nilton Santos' cabin during classic against Flamengo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

John Textor jokes about Botafogo coach's 'decision': 'He left the fat gringo out of the team'

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Botafogo investor, John Textor responds to PVC: "Arrogance? Wrong guy"

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Botafogo investor John Textor advances in talks with Porto, says website

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

After investing in Botafogo, John Textor seeks to become a shareholder in Porto, according to portal

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

John Textor sends a message to Barcelona and puts Botafogo with more conditions for Cavani: 'I have more money than them'

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

BOTAFOGO MAKES CONTACTS THROUGH LUIS SUÁREZ, URUGUAY AND ATLÉTICO DE MADRID STAR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

John Textor counters columnist about spending money on Botafogo’s shield on Premier League advertising: ‘It didn’t cost anything’

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

John Textor wins first 'arm wrestling' in Brazil and shows strength of 'new' Botafogo in the market

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Botafogo makes contact with Cavani's businessman, probes and knows intended numbers, says profile

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Botafogo: With a bureaucratic part to buy SAF “stuck”, John Textor has postponed coming to Brazil

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Crystal Palace to host representatives of Botafogo ahead of unlikely partnership between the two sides with the Brazilian team set to embark on fact-finding mission and attend Saturday's clash with Chelsea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Will U.S. owner John Textor's 'Botafogo Way' produce the Bayern Munich of Brazilian football?

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Inspired by European football, John Textor reveals that he will create 'Botafogo B': 'They will fight to reach the main team'

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Textor tells how he plans to revolutionize Brazilian football: 'I want to beat Flamengo on Wednesday and on Thursday have a meeting with them'

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

New Botafogo owner Textor to axe ‘several’ sponsorship deals

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Goal For Brazilian Soccer Clubs: Attract Highest Bidder

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The Botafogo way: John Textor explains how the identity he wants to see in the team influences football management

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Matheus Nascimento talks about affirmation at Botafogo, explains celebration and remembers great goal: 'Football art, I like it'

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

John Textor details backstage and reveals why he fired Enderson from Botafogo: 'Style I don't want for the future'

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

From the United States, John Textor watches Botafogo's game and vibrates with goals from Matheus Nascimento

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Defender sees Botafogo fighting for titles with John Textor; 'It's the crowd's expectation'

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Carli reveals expectations for the arrival of John Textor to Botafogo: 'It is essential to play for championships'

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

John Textor appears by surprise on live, gives clues and says that one of the goals at Botafogo 'has to be winning championships'

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

John Textor reveals contacts in Europe and preaches caution for reinforcements in Botafogo: 'Universe of possibilities has increased. We want the best in every position'

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Nicola: Botafogo expects to sign a definitive contract with John Textor for this week

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

John Textor has already injected the first tranche into Botafogo: the club will put the 'house in order'

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Has arrived! Transfer of R$ 50 million from John Textor to Botafogo is completed

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

At the request of John Textor, Botafogo pauses negotiations for reinforcements

JANUARY 31, 2022

'Little Ronaldo' at Botafogo? John Textor shows video and asks if Colombian pledge can be sent to Rio: 'Should we send him?'

JANUARY 29, 2022

Billionaire Botafogo investor, John Textor surrenders to the club's jewel: 'His feet were kissed by God'

JANUARY 27, 2022

Botafogo and John Textor sign a mutual agreement and take another step towards the sale of SAF

JANUARY 25, 2022

With an eye on Copinha, John Textor monitors the tournament's jewel and athlete exposes backstage: "This week has"

JANUARY 25, 2022

Botafogo fan goes to Nilton Santos with shirt in honor of John Textor

JANUARY 25, 2022

Freeland reveals meeting with Textor about Botafogo’s plans: ‘There was a lot of synergy between what he thinks and what I think’

JANUARY 19, 2022

Profile: Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor on serious shopping spree in European football – but his model is very different from Man City’s

JANUARY 19, 2022

Botafogo joins Crystal Palace in football's latest multi-club stable

JANUARY 18, 2022

Botafogo joins Crystal Palace in football's latest multi-club stable

JANUARY 18, 2022

John Textor releases video of RWD Molenbeek's Brazilian reinforcement with a message for Botafogo: 'It will return to its rightful place'

JANUARY 17, 2022

PVC Highlights: ‘What’s going on in Botafogo’s relationship with Jon Textor is incredible’

JANUARY 17, 2022

Sale of SAF to John Textor makes Botafogo’s brand even more internationalized; TV rights abroad may be on the agenda

JANUARY 17, 2022

What is your team's 'ideal lineup' for 2022 from reinforcements, layoffs and coach changes

JANUARY 16, 2022

John Textor's consultant gives details about Botafogo's SAF: debt fully paid by investor and search for 'interesting' reinforcements

JANUARY 15, 2022

John Textor is delighted with the party of Botafogo fans for SAF: 'I still can't believe this happened'

JANUARY 15, 2022

And now? Find out what the next steps for SAF do Botafogo are after approval by the partners

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JANUARY 12, 2022

John Textor visits facilities at Nilton Santos and Espaço Lonier and talks with Botafogo's board of directors

JANUARY 12, 2022

Rebuilding Botafogo requires "large investments," says new owner

JANUARY 11, 2022

John Textor | Exclusive Interview

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JANUARY 10, 2022

OFFICIAL NOTE - TRANSPARENCY

JANUARY 10, 2022

Botafogo signs binding contract with John Textor

JANUARY 10, 2022

BOTAFOGO ANNOUNCES SIGNATURE OF THE BINDING PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAF BY JOHN TEXTOR

JANUARY 08, 2022

John Textor goes to Nilton Santos to have a meeting about Botafogo SAF

JANUARY 07, 2022

John Textor received as a hero by fans of Botafogo

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JANUARY 08, 2022

First day of negotiations between Botafogo and John Textor moves to a happy ending in SAF signing

JANUARY 04, 2022

Botafogo investor John Textor 'unmasks' fake and reveals that he should come to Brazil before the 22nd

JANUARY 04, 2022

Controlling debt and attracting talent: the ideas of John Textor, new investor in Botafogo

JANUARY 02, 2022

André Chame says that John Textor was impressed by Botafogo’s fans and wants to ‘repay the affection’

JANUARY 02, 2022

‘John Textor is the only investor with whom Botafogo has open negotiations’, guarantees André Chame

JANUARY 01, 2022

Andre Chame says John Textor is impressed with Botafogo fans and wants ‘return the affection’

JANUARY 01, 2022

“John Textor is the only investor with whom Botafogo has open negotiations,” confirms Andre Cham

JANUARY 01, 2022

Botafogo SAF Spokesperson Expects Completion of Deal with John Textor in 60 Days | firefight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

John Textor adds Botafogo in ‘bio’, likes fan tweets and causes a stir on social media

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Investor posts video of cheering and praises: ‘Unbelievable’

DECEMBER 29, 2021

New ‘owner’ of Botafogo is impressed by the crowd: ‘Unbelievable’

DECEMBER 28, 2021

John Textor gets excited about the Botafogo crowd at Nilton Santos: ‘Unbelievable! I love that’

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Premier League: how the more than BRL 680 million from the future owner of Botafogo helped Crystal Palace

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Investor stops Corinthians from negotiating for Botafogo defender, says journalist

JULY 17, 2021

Incarnate SAD recognizes shares purchased by John Textor but is not considered a contributing entrepreneur – Benfica

JULY 24, 2021

NÃO SOU UM LADRÃO AMERICANO A TENTAR ROUBAR O CLUBE

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Botafogo investor is interested in building a new CT for the club | Botafogo

DECEMBER 27, 2021

How the more than BRL 680 million of the future owner of Botafogo helped Crystal Palace

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Rodrigo Maia criticizes, and Montenegro praises Botafogo’s signature with Crystal Palace partner | firefight

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Meet John Textor, an American businessman who is about to buy SAF from Botafogo

JULY 15, 2021

Benfica president’s arrest leaves Rui Costa to pick up the pieces

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Experience with football, communication, technology and cinema: who is John Textor, buyer of Botafogo

DECEMBER 25, 2021

BOTAFOGO VIRA SAF! PRESIDENTE E CEO CELEBRAM CONTRATO ASSINADO COM EAGLE HOLDING, DE JOHN TEXTOR

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Crystal Palace partner signs pre-contract for the purchase of SAF do Botafogo | firefight

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Private fund set to acquire majority stake in Brazil's Botafogo

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Private fund set to acquire majority stake in Brazil's Botafogo

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