Former football player Raí, who holds a Master's in Public Policy from the Institute of Political Studies in Paris, expressed that the Acadêmicos do Tatuapé's theme regarding the importance of land, in conjunction with the Movement of Landless Rural Workers (MST), serves to legitimize a movement he considers essential for building a more equitable country. He participated prominently in the school’s parade, which featured a float titled 'There’s a party in the fields. It’s the harvest festival'.

Raí emphasized that the tribute acknowledges a movement that operates in a country rich in land yet plagued by inequalities in land distribution. He referred to the MST's work as not just necessary but a form of historical reparation, noting how land allocation in Brazil has evolved over time and how land concentration remains a pressing issue. According to him, the country's social progress is lagging in this regard, and he highlighted that many families have benefitted from the actions of the MST.

The ex-athlete further articulated that Brazil can accommodate both large agricultural enterprises and small landholders, suggesting a vision of coexistence rather than conflict. His comments come at a time when discussions about land reform and social justice are critical to addressing the disparities faced by countless families within Brazil's rural landscape, reinforcing the importance of movements like the MST in the ongoing dialogue about land rights and distribution in the nation.