The runoff election for Internacional president is officially ON, with Roberto Melo and Leonardo Aquino set to battle it out for a three-year term running from 2027 to 2029. This is it, folks, the moment of truth for the club’s leadership.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: How Melo and Aquino Pulled Ahead
Monday’s first round, conducted by the Deliberative Council, saw Melo’s “Inter for the Future” ticket snag 130 votes, which is 40.6% of the 320 council members who actually cast a ballot. Leonardo Aquino, leading “Inter Comes First,” wasn’t far behind, pulling in 116 votes, or 36.3%. This left José Amarante and his “I Am Inter” ticket out of the running, finishing third with 74 votes, a 23.1% share. Man, that margin between first and second was TIGHT. Only 14 votes separated them in the first round!
It All Comes Down to the Club Members Now
Now, the power shifts directly to the club members. They get to cast their votes on November 12, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can vote online or even in person at Beira-Rio, which is pretty cool. But don’t just show up: you gotta be at least 16 by election day, registered with Inter since December 31, 2025, AND have all your membership dues paid through October 31, 2026. Make sure you’re eligible, because every single vote is going to count!
Meet the Teams Vying for Control
Both Melo and Aquino have stacked their tickets with key players. Roberto Melo’s vice-presidential running mates are Gustavo Paim, Luciana Gomes, Maicon Agliardi, and Igor Dummer, who folks know as Alemão da Borracharia. On Leonardo Aquino’s side, he’s got Diogo Paz Bier, famously known as Mano Changes, Carlos Massena, Eduardo Hausen, and Ricardo Breier. These are the folks who will be steering the ship with their chosen president for the next three years, shaping the club’s destiny.
So get ready, Internacional faithful. November 12 isn’t just another day, it’s the day that decides who takes the reins for the next three years. This runoff is going to be epic, and the future of our club is on the line!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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