Vasco is in a bad phase and only managed a 2-2 draw against Atlético-GO, in São Januário, which provoked protests from the fans. Under Pedrinho’s management, the club has been facing difficulties, but could be bought by a tycoon.
Greek Evangelos Marinakis is tipped to invest in Vasco’s SAF and revealed, in an interview, that he is negotiating with a Brazilian club. THE Sporting News provides details and shows who the investor is.
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Who is Evangelos Marinakis?
Marinakis is 57 years old and has built most of his wealth in the maritime sector. His family owns Capital Maritime Group, a company that has a fleet of dozens of ships, with an estimated fortune of R$22 billion.
The businessman has three clubs under his management: Olympiakosfrom Greece, Nottingham Forestfrom England and River Avefrom Portugal.
To the journalist from SkySports, Evangelos Marinakis confirmed that he is in negotiations to buy a big club in Brazil.
The full interview will air this Tuesday.
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What did Marinakis say about investing in Brazil?
According to ge, Marinakis is looking to invest in a Brazilian club and one of those negotiating is Vasco. In an interview with Sky Sports, the businessman spoke about a possible investment in Brazil.
— It has to be something important, something big. I would like to cooperate with him (Edu Gaspar) on a global project — said Marinakis.
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Vasco’s last games: results
See below how Vasco’s last games of the season went.
- 30/11 – Vasco 2 x 2 Atlético-GO – Brazilian Championship
- 24/11 – Corinthians 3 x 1 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 21/11 – Vasco 0 x 1 Inter – Brazilian Championship
- 09/11 – Fortaleza 3 x 0 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 05/11 – Botafogo 3 x 0 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
Vasco’s next games
- Vasco x Atlético-MG – 12/04 (Wednesday) – 7pm – Brazilian Championship
- Cuiabá x Vasco – 12/08 (Sunday) – 4pm – Brazilian Championship
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What is Vasco’s classification?
Check below how Vasco is doing in each competition.
- Brazilian Championship: 11th place
- Copa do Brasil: eliminated in the semi-final
