All shots are allowed.
As in all elections in the world, each side prepares its weapons and strikes its ultimate attacks to try to falter the adversary.
Or to bring back to his cause some unexpected votes.
In Brazil, with a second round expected on October 30 between Lula (in the lead after the first round), left-wing candidate and Jair Bolsonaro, outgoing far-right president, the situation is no different.
And the footballers are also put on the front of the stage.
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A tax arrangement between the Neymar clan and Bolsonaro?
In a press release on Saturday, Neymar's family - who supported Bolsonaro - wanted to respond to Lula.
The latter had notably declared that in the event of success, he would know what the outgoing president "
forgave
" Neymar (about) "
his debt (in terms of)
" income tax.
The response was quick on the side of the PSG striker.
The latter, through his advice, responded to “
the fallacious statement that one of the candidates for the presidency of the Republic made lightly
” and asked Lula to “
prove the contrary
”.
Vibe.
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To support their remarks, the footballer's entourage unveiled documents attesting to their good faith after the trial in 2017
. Republic of speeches like this, which exceed the reasonable limits of freedom of expression
, ”assures the Neymar clan.
As a reminder, Lula, in a recent interview, assured that the international's father had reached an agreement with the current president.
In a country where football is king, this statement quickly set public debate on fire.
The second round of the presidential election takes place next Sunday in Brazil.
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