Vitória President Calls Club 'Small' During Coach Presentation

Overview

• President Fábio Mota made the remark at a press conference on Tuesday, calling Vitória a "time pequeno" before quickly qualifying his words.
• He used the comment while explaining that the end of betting-company sponsorships removed about 27% of the club's budget and worsened its finances.
• Rival Bahia supporters seized on the gaffe on social media and many Vitória fans criticized the president for the embarrassing verbal slip.
• The conference formally announced Rafael Lacerda as the new head coach, with his debut set for November 19 against RB Bragantino at the Barradão.
• Vitória is fighting to avoid relegation after a long winless run and the loss of sponsor revenue raises the risk that poor results would deepen the club's financial strain.