Monday briefing: Textor temporarily removed from Botafogo SAF leadership by tribunal

John Textor has been temporarily removed from the leadership of Botafogo’s SAF by a decision of the Tribunal Arbitral of the Fundação Getúlio Vargas, following a request linked to disputes with Eagle Bidco, as reported by ge Globo. The measure takes immediate effect and will be reviewed on 29 April after submissions from the parties.

The tribunal said recent actions by the American could harm shareholders and supporters. It cited two decisions: a request to open judicial reorganisation