Craque Neto highlights number 13 on Band program Apito Final

Flávio Bolsonaro holds a four-point lead over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in polling.

Craque Neto highlights number 13 on broadcast

During the Band program “Apito Final” on Monday, September 28, presenter and former football player Craque Neto repeatedly highlighted the number 13 while discussing the launch of Helvídio Mattos’s book “Repórter da cabeça aos pés,” as reported by BNews. Neto stated on air that the book launches on the 13th, repeating, “Dia 13. Treze é treze, não é 12. Você tem que saber que dia 13 é dia 13,” referencing the electoral number associated with President Lula. Commentator Marília Ruiz joined the discussion, calling the date “the best day of the year,” while Neto clarified that December 13 is his daughter’s birthday, as detailed by BNews.

Following the numerical references, Neto turned to producer Kascão and asked which number he represented, stating, “Two little ducks in the pond, right?” This was a direct nod to the number 22, used by Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in political campaigns. Neto has previously voiced support for Lula, including a video call in October 2025 with former minister José Dirceu where he stated they would elect “the Beard” to improve the country, according to BNews. More recently on TV Brasil, Neto defended federal social policies such as Bolsa Família and Minha Casa, Minha Vida, declaring that supporting public welfare defines his political stance, as reported by BNews. He noted that he is “of the left” if that means believing a president must think of the people.

Craque Neto makes political references on television

When did Craque Neto make the broadcast references to the number 13?

The presenter made the remarks on Monday, September 28, during the Band television program “Apito Final,” while discussing a book release scheduled for the 13th, according to reports from BNews.

What political figures and numbers were mentioned during the segment?

Neto referenced the number 13 associated with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and asked producer Kascão if his number was two little ducks in the pond, a reference to the number 22 used by Flávio Bolsonaro.

What previous political statements has Craque Neto made regarding Lula?

In October 2025, Neto spoke via video call with former minister José Dirceu to express support for Lula, and he later defended social initiatives like Bolsa Família and Minha Casa, Minha Vida during an interview on TV Brasil, as reported by BNews.