Milton Neves has not renewed his contract with Band and will end his relationship with the broadcaster next Sunday (31). He had been with the company since 2008, but worked there briefly between 1999 and 2001 when he hosted a sports program. The decision was made by mutual agreement between Band and his family, who consider that the journalist can no longer work as usual due to health reasons.
The broadcaster confirmed the decision between the parties TV news on Wednesday evening (27). “By mutual agreement, Milton Neves terminates his contract with Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação. Band thanks the professional, one of the greatest communicators in the history of Brazilian sports journalism, for his brilliant achievements over the last 18 years,” reads the official statement from the band.
“The group reaffirms the bonds of friendship, recognition and gratitude towards the presenter and wishes him even more success in his next projects. “Milton has had a spectacular development in the company,” the band added.
Milton Neves was responsible for Tercero Tempo at the station, a program he launched in 2008, which was canceled in June this year. He lost the appeal to Craque Neto, who went in the same direction with Apito Final.
Neves was placed within Neto's program, where he stood in front of a painting with the title of another success he directed: Gol: The Great Moment of Football. In an interview with TV news In June, the presenter said he was not upset about the bosses' decision and understood the band's strategy.
The journalist also presented Gol: O Grande Momento do Futebol (20092011), Band Mania (20102013), Que Fim Levou? and Domingo Esportivo, which achieved good ratings. He also led the sports days of Rádio Bandeirantes and was a commentator on BandNews FM.
At the age of 72, Milton Neves began experiencing health problems in 2020 when his wife Lenice died of pancreatic cancer. He revealed that a specialist had prescribed him prescription medication to help him overcome his grief.