Brazilian Football Chief Marco Polo Del Nero's Girlfriend Claims He Is Avoiding Marriage
Marco Polo Del Nero, the 85-year-old former president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), has been in a relationship with 32-year-old Clara Brasil since 2019. The couple publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2021 when Clara posted a rare photo of them together on his birthday, revealing their 53-year age gap. Clara, an actress and TV host, stated she is unfazed by public criticism and emphasized that Del Nero respects and loves her, despite his aversion to public attention.
Recently, Clara accused Del Nero of delaying their marriage plans. She said in an interview that although he claims to be arranging their wedding location, she believes he is deceiving her. Clara cited her grandmother's advice that if a man does not marry after seven years, he likely never will. She expressed doubt that the wedding will happen, noting that Del Nero proposed long ago but nothing has materialized.
Clara Brasil first gained fame on the Brazilian TV show "Zorra Total" and later became a muse for Rio de Janeiro's carnival samba schools. Before dating Del Nero, she pursued a career as a Brazilian punk singer under the stage name Clariana Faishuto and is a passionate fan of Atlético Mineiro football club. Currently, she hosts the pet show "Miau & Latidos" on RedeTV and endorses a pharmacy chain bearing her name. She has 433,000 Instagram followers and frequently shares photos from exotic travels.
Marco Polo Del Nero's wealth and career have been controversial. A 2015 investigation revealed his real estate assets increased significantly after becoming CBF president. In 2018, FIFA banned him permanently from football activities due to corruption charges, including bribery related to broadcasting and marketing rights. He was suspended in December 2017 and fined 860,000 euros. Since then, he has transferred some assets to family members, including gifting a luxury apartment to his ex-wife and handing over his law firm to his son. His remaining real estate holdings are estimated at about 850,000 euros.
The couple's relationship continues amid public scrutiny and Del Nero's legal and financial troubles, with Clara openly discussing their personal challenges and her skepticism about their future marriage.
