Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas Nominated for Ballon d'Or Club of the Year

Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas is the first Brazilian club to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or Club of the Year award. The award ceremony takes place this Monday (22nd) at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

What happened?

Botafogo was nominated by the French magazine France Football for the Men's Club of the Year award, earning its place as the first Brazilian team to achieve this honor.

Why is this important for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas?

The nomination is a symbol of the reformulation process the club has undergone since the transition to the SAF model. With ambition, courage, and professional management led by John Textor, Thairo Arruda, and Alessandro Brito, Botafogo has gone through a modern and victorious reconstruction, becoming once again a protagonist in world football.

What comes next?

The award ceremony will be broadcast live in Brazil at 3 PM (Brazilian Standard Time) on TNT and on the TNT Sports Brasil YouTube channel. Botafogo will be represented at the award ceremony by John Textor, João Paulo Magalhães Lins, Thairo Arruda, and Alessandro Brito.