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Financial irresponsibility is not exclusive to Internacional; it is a prevalent issue among many clubs in Brazil. The culture of defaulting on payments has become normalized, as echoed by various club representatives, including the president of Cuiabá, who lamented that certain clubs have huge debts yet remain in the top division. He specifically pointed out how clubs like Corinthians and Atlético Mineiro owe millions and yet continue to compete in the league, raising questions about fairness and accountability within the sport.