Wilson Marqueti Junior, an attorney and former vice-president of Government Relations at the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF), announced on Tuesday his decision to withdraw his candidacy for the FPF presidency. This announcement came on the final day for submitting candidacies, highlighting the urgency of his decision. Marqueti expressed concerns regarding the electoral process, claiming that the current rules undermine the integrity of the competition and violate principles of transparency, potentially affecting the fairness of the election.

Marqueti points out particular issues with the voting process, notably the adoption of an open voting system, which he argues was unilaterally implemented by the federation's presidency. In contrast, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) utilizes a secret ballot for its electoral processes, which raises questions about the FPF's commitment to fair practices. Additionally, Marqueti emphasizes the lack of a complete list of clubs and leagues entitled to vote, stating that this information omission further complicates the transparency of the electoral proceedings.

In light of these concerns, Marqueti plans to seek judicial intervention to suspend the announcement of the election and address what he sees as serious flaws in the procedural integrity of the FPF. His actions reflect a broader concern among stakeholders in Brazilian football about governance and the need for transparency in electoral processes, inviting scrutiny of how football federations operate in the country.