Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer success yet if it beats Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday. The American businessman also owns several European soccer teams but has come under widespread criticism from fans there because of financial difficulties and poor results.
Coach Artur Jorge of Brazil ’s Botafogo celebrates with his players at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Uruguay’s Penarol at Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Botafogo won 6-3 on aggregate. Players of Brazil ’s Atletico Mineiro celebrate at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Argentina’s River Plate at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
At Botafogo, he has spent big on star signings such as Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada for $25 million and winger Luiz Henrique for $21 million. The team is also on the verge of winning the Brazilian league for the first time since 1995, after climbing back to the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Palmeiras on Tuesday. A victory at Internacional next week could could clinch the domestic trophy for the Rio de Janeiro-based team.
And while Botafogo is on a high, Mineiro has not won any of its last 10 matches since beating River Plate in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinals. It eliminated defending champion Fluminense of Brazil in the quarterfinals.
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