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It’s illuminating to contextualize these numbers. Palmeiras’ 758 million in sales starkly contrasts with the 34.8 million that Corinthians has accrued so far in its crowdfunding effort. The stark disparity raises questions about the long-term planning undertaken by both clubs.
Further discussions indicate that this financial schism is not solely attributed to one-off sales. It also reflects different philosophies: Palmeiras focuses on developing its talent, while Corinthians appears to rely more on temporary fixes, including asking for donations from its fans, which can create a cycle of dependency.