Sport Club Internacional, based in Rio Grande do Sul, has submitted a formal request to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) seeking recognition as the champions of the 2005 Brazilian Série A. This request, made on May 26, 2026, is rooted in the controversial 'Whistle Mafia' scandal that led to the annulment of 11 matches during that season. The club's president, Samir Xaud, was present at the meeting where the request was filed. Internacional contends that the scandal had a direct impact on the championship's outcome, causing significant harm to their sporting reputation. Their submission includes a range of supporting materials, such as a specialized technical opinion and public statements from key figures involved in the case. The club emphasizes that their goal is to achieve institutional recognition of the 2005 title, which they believe will serve as a form of historical reparation for the injustices faced during that season. Having won the Brazilian championship three times, Internacional last lifted the trophy in 1979, marking a historic unbeaten season that remains unmatched in the league's history.