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Vasco DA Gama enters July with urgent football pending issues. The club fired coach Renato Gaúcho and saw the Justice determine the removal of President Pedrinho from the command of the SAF.
Judicial dispute over SAF and Lamacchia
The judicial dispute involving the SAF is one of the main internal concerns of Vasco DA Gama. Pedrinho and two other members of the Vasco SAF Council were removed from their positions in the club's societário framework.
Vasco DA Gama is working to file an appeal to try to reverse the Justice decision. Additionally, the club is in the relegation zone, in 17th place, with 20 points.
Search for a coach
The judicial instability also brought consequences in the search for a coach. The ge reported that there is already a verbal agreement with Franclim Carvalho, coach of Botafogo, to take over the vacant position since the departure of Renato Gaúcho.
| Date | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 45 |
Vasco DA Gama is 34 points behind leader Flamengo and has a next game against Vitória, at the Barradão, for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship.
Next steps
The month of July will be crucial for the future of Vasco DA Gama. The club needs to resolve the urgent pending issues and find a coach to lead the team. With the resignation of the interventor Samantha Mendes Longo, the club needs to find a new name to lead the negotiations.
Vasco DA Gama is in 14th place in the Brazilian Championship table, with 45 points, and has a next game against Vitória on July 22.
