Former star players Robson de Souza, known as Robinho and Daniel Alves have been convicted of crimes that have shaken the foundations of sport and society in general. The Brazilian Federation has issued a forceful statement, marking a firm position against the violence in all its forms and emphasizing the importance of solidarity with the victims.
According to the statement issued by the Brazilian Federation, the final sentences of Robinho and Alves represent the closing of one of the most damaging chapters in the country’s football history. These cases, involving two prominent figures who were once stars of the Brazilian National Team, have left an indelible mark on the reputation of the sport and the perception of cultural icons.
The CBF statement
The statement highlights the need for The bravery of the victims inspires more women to report these heinous crimes and not remain silent in the face of injustice. Furthermore, it calls on all men to be at the forefront in the fight against violence, especially in an environment where machismo continues to be prevalent.
The solidarity expressed by the CBF towards the victims of the crimes committed by former players is a clear reminder that Soccer goes beyond competition on the field. Those who represent Brazil in sport are expected to defend the values and feelings of an entire country, and it is shameful that some athletes believe that their status exempts them from responsibility for their actions.
However, the Brazilian Federation does not stop only at condemning these acts. In its statement, it highlights a series of measures and actions undertaken to combat violence and discrimination in football and society in general.
Full note from the CBF
The final sentences of the players Robson de Souza and Daniel Alves put an end to one of the most damaging chapters in Brazilian football.
The two cases, which involve players who were stars of the Brazilian Soccer Team, one of the greatest cultural icons of our country, cannot end with the conviction of the two culprits.
It is essential that the brave attitude of the victims inspires more and more women not to remain silent in the face of atrocities of this order.
More than that: in an environment where machismo prevails, we, men, must be on the front line to combat not only sexual violence, but all types of violence.
The CBF, all its directors and the technical committee of the Brazilian National Team express their solidarity with the brutal victims of the two crimes committed by the former players.
The yellow jersey that Brazilian athletes wear on the field is more than just a uniform. Just as football is more than just a sport for Brazil. It is up to those who wear it to defend the feelings and values of an entire country represented there. It is shameful that an athlete feels comfortable committing this type of perversity, believing that what he achieved through sport will somehow protect him from any punishment. Just as it is equally shameful that a fan of any nationality feels comfortable insulting Brazilian athletes just because of their race, as we have unfortunately seen in Europe, against the player Vinicius Jr.
The CBF has apparently acted to combat violence that has infiltrated the sporting environment without being addressed firmly. The fight against racism, homophobia and violence motivated by fan fights cuts across the entity’s priority agenda, in all its areas of action, of which the following stand out:
1) The four-year collaboration with the Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football for the systematic monitoring of any form of discrimination in football;
2) The holding, in 2023, of the I Seminar on the Fight against Racism and Violence in Football represented a milestone in addressing the issue;
3) The establishment of a working group made up of more than 50 representatives of more than 30 entities from the public, private and civil society sectors who meet with the objective of debating and building collective solutions to the problem;
4) Carry out the campaigns “For football and an anti-racist society” in 2022 and “With racism there is no game” in 2023, the latter even won the global award “FIFA THE BEST – FAIR PLAY AWARD”;
5) The reform of the General Competition Regulations of the CBF, with the introduction of provisions to safeguard human rights, in addition to severe administrative sanctions for infractions of a discriminatory nature, which allow clubs to be responsible for the conduct of their athletes, managers and fans. ;
6) Propose measures to the main football administrative entities, such as FIFA, CONMEBOL, UEFA and other national federations, advocating for these organizations to incorporate provisions similar to those of the CBF in their regulations;
7) Permanent dialogue with the Ministries of Sports, Justice and Public Security, Racial Equality and Foreign Relations, seeking that the Spanish authorities are encouraged to act in the accountability and punishment of those responsible for the crimes against Vini Jr.;
8) Support for the Coletivo Canarinhos LGBTQIAP+, financing the preparation of the Yearbook of LGBTphobia in Brazilian Football for the 2022 and 2023 seasons;
9) The carrying out, in 2023, of the unprecedented “Survey on Diversity in Brazilian Football”, in collaboration with Nike and the Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football, which mapped aspects related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and origin of athletes. , coaches and referees of clubs participating in the Brazilian Championship, in men’s and women’s soccer;
10) The Cooperation Agreement with the Federal Government, through the MJSP and the MEsp, which provides for the implementation of the “Safe Stadium Project”, implementing the most advanced crowd control systems in stadiums to combat violence;
11) The hiring of the specialized consultancy Travessia for the implementation of the “CBF Diversity and Inclusion Program”, with the objective of preparing a diagnosis of the corporate environment, as well as planning, executing and evaluating a broad diversity and inclusion program, including the development. of policies and mechanisms to prevent and combat moral and sexual harassment, providing literacy and specific training to employees, implementing reporting mechanisms and early intervention in cases of abuse or harassment, as well as global and periodic monitoring of the program, recently expanded to also cover the training of all Brazilian teams, men and women;
12) Support from the organization Futebol contra o Racismo na Europa (Football against Racism in Europe (FARE Network), in recognition of the work carried out by the CBF;
13) Adherence to the FIFA Guardians program for the implementation, in the near future, of safeguarding programs and policies, preventing and stopping any abuse or harassment in the field of organized football, by updating the requirements of the Club Licensing Program and of the Certification of Training Clubs. ;
14) The candidacy to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which represents the current administration’s largest project to promote the participation of women in football, combat machismo and develop sport.
The solutions to the complex and profound problems that afflict football today do not end in this list of actions, but the CBF hopes, through these and other initiatives, to contribute not only to the improvement of the sporting environment, but also of society as a whole. set.
2024-03-23 00:45:59
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