Zé Trovão’s proposal covers public and private entities that officially represent Brazil, including sports delegations; Possible change in national team shirt 2 annoyed conservatives
The federal deputy (PL-SC) presented a bill that requires the use of the colors of the national flag-green, yellow, blue and white-in official representations of Brazil, both in the country and abroad. The proposal covers public and private entities that officially represent Brazil, such as sports delegations, diplomatic missions, cultural, scientific or technological groups, as well as civil society organizations that receive public support or funding. The requirement applies to uniforms, logos and institutional or promotional materials.
The project foresees punishments for those who fail to comply with the measure, which range from warning to the suspension of public transfers and ban to represent the country for up to two years. The executive branch would have 90 days to regulate the law, defining minimum criteria for the application of colors, respecting the visual identity of each institution. According to Zé Trovão, the proposal seeks to reinforce the feeling of belonging and the appreciation of the image of Brazil. “The flag is the greatest symbol of our identity. It is important that this representation is visible and respected at official events,” said the deputy.
The presentation of the project occurs amid controversy involving a possible change in the colors of the second uniform of the Brazilian football team. According to the specialized website Footy Headlinesthe team could wear a red shirt in, replacing the traditional blue. The play, according to the site, would have the Jordan seal, not Nike – official supplier of the selection since 1996.
The news caused indignation between Bolsonarist politicians, who associated the choice of red color to the Workers Party (), especially in an election year. The Senator (Republicans-MG) published a video criticizing the possibility and charging a position of the president of, Ednaldo Rodrigues. “Next year is the year of the World Cup and election. You already want to do politicking, ideology, ending a tradition. Where are you, CBF president? Will you allow this?” He asked, wearing a yellow shirt of the national team.
The senator (PL-RJ) also spoke on the nets: “The national team shirt has always been a symbol of our national identity. Changing this makes no sense. Our flag is not red, and never will be.” Other PL parliamentarians followed the same line. (MG) The news mocked the news: “Will the judge be ours too? The red shirt provides these advantages …”. Already (SP) suggested: “Why does the CBF not soon put a PT star on the red shirt? At least we would have six stars and could say that we finally won the Hexa.” Zé Trovão’s bill will be analyzed by the thematic committees of the House of Representatives.
