Richarlison mocks Flavio Bolsonaro over Angra mansion dispute

Richarlison, the Brazil and Tottenham forward, celebrated the defeat of Flavio Bolsonaro in the presidential runoff held on Sunday, October 25. He posted a digital montage on Instagram showing himself alongside Neymar, Ronaldo and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, with Lula's face appearing on his back. The post included Brazilian flag and heart emojis and the message "You made Brazil smile."

The celebration is linked to a dispute over a luxury property on Comprida Island in Angra dos Reis, on the Rio de Janeiro coast. Richarlison is contesting the property with lawyer Willer Tomaz, a friend of Flavio Bolsonaro, and the mansion is valued at approximately 10 million reais.

“I did not want to sell the island to him. Since I did not, the guys took it by force there in court.”

Richarlison says he invested about 10 million reais in acquisition rights, renovations and maintenance of the property. Negotiations began in 2020, when he and his partners acquired occupation rights to the land, which belongs to the federal union.

The player states he received offers to sell the property, including from Flavio Bolsonaro, but refused. Occupation rights were subsequently recognized in favor of a company linked to Willer Tomaz. Richarlison said he did not want to sell the island to Bolsonaro and claimed the other side took the matter to court.

Neymar, who supported Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy during the campaign, reacted to the post with a laughing emoji. He also wrote that Richarlison should have been more careful when buying the island, telling him to read the contract next time.

The case returned to public debate in October 2026 after Richarlison published videos challenging the loss of the property and asking the Federal Police to investigate. Reports indicate the Federal Police will include the island case in an inquiry involving Flavio Bolsonaro and Willer Tomaz, while President Lula has said he will request a Federal Police investigation into the island matter.