Court seizes 20% of Cafu's contract payments over million-dollar rent debt

A Brazilian court has ordered the seizure of 20% of payments due to former national team defender Cafu from his advertising and service contracts. The decision by the 2nd Court of Bertioga, São Paulo, aims to secure a R$1.1 million debt stemming from unpaid rent and the prolonged occupation of a property.

Judicial orders have been sent to several companies that have contracts with the 2002 World Cup champion, instructing them to provide copies of these agreements and deposit 20% of the payments into a judicial account. Among the companies cited are Superbet, a sports betting platform, and CazéTV, which featured the ex-player as a commentator.

“

I grant the seizure of credit rights and future contractual receivables belonging to the defendant, in the percentage of 20% of the gross amounts due to the defendant, arising from services, advertising, marketing, licensing, and/or image exploitation, entered into with the following companies indicated by the creditor.

The legal action was initiated by Banco Industrial do Brasil, which claims it entered into a loan agreement with Cafu, granting him possession of a property for one year. The bank alleges that Cafu failed to vacate the property after the contract expired, leading to claims for overdue rent and penalties. The court ruled in favor of the bank, although Cafu's defense has appealed the decision.

During the appeal process, lawyers for the bank requested the seizure of Cafu's payments, citing his "significant media exposure," particularly during the World Cup period when his image gains prominence. Cafu's defense has not yet responded to requests for comment, and their legal team has contested the calculation of the debt and argued for the suspension of the sentence due to pending appeals.

“

It is public and notorious that the Defendant maintains contracts of an advertising nature and image exploitation with various companies, from which he earns periodic income. This reality becomes even more evident during the World Cup period, when his image gains special prominence.