Why Rafinha's work at the World Cup doesn't worry São Paulo

The fact that Rafinha is scheduled to comment on the World Cup on Grupo Globo does not worry São Paulo. The sports manager will not be away from his position during the World Cup and will continue to perform his duties normally in the club's day-to-day activities.

Itatiaia learned that Rafinha will combine his work as a commentator with the activities he carries out at Tricolor, in alignment with executive Rui Costa.

Rafinha's participation in Globo's coverage during the World Cup was a condition agreed between the parties when paying the termination fine, as the former player had recently renewed his contract with the broadcaster. São Paulo was always aware that it would not have the professional fully available during this period.

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Although Rafinha holds an important position in the football department, acting as a "link" between the board and the squad, he is not responsible for decisions related to player signings and departures. The manager participates in the conversations and is consulted internally, but these issues are handled mainly by Rui Costa.

"The demand will always exist, I know that the fans are angry, 'that they don't know how to hire' (laughs). I arrived in January, I don't have this power to hire anyone, to send anyone away. But I think, of course they consult me, I give my opinion, otherwise it's not worth being there. There are people above me, the executive, the president, São Paulo is remaking itself", said Rafinha in an interview with Podpah.

It is worth remembering that the sports manager will not travel to provide on-site coverage of the World Cup. Rafinha will only act as a commentator and will participate in programs at the Globo studios in São Paulo.

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Now under the command of Dorival Júnior, São Paulo is trying to overcome a complicated moment in the season, marked by fluctuations in the Brazilian Championship and elimination in the Copa do Brasil. Rafinha was announced by the club on January 26, shortly before Hernán Crespo was fired.

The former full-back played for São Paulo between 2022 and 2024 and was an important player in winning the Copa do Brasil in 2023 and the Super Cup the following year. Identified with the club, he played 117 games, with one goal and five assists.

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Source: CNN