Corinthians boss charged by STJD after Athletico-PR Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

Corinthians head coach Fernando Diniz was charged by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) after slapping Athletico-PR midfielder Jadson’s hand during the scoreless draw between the teams last Thursday night (30) at Neo Química Arena, in the 21st round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship.

The incident began after a play involving Timão right-back Matheuzinho and Athletico-PR center-back Benavídez. The opposing team’s midfielder approached the technical area to calm down the Corinthians coach, who ended up slapping the Paraná team player’s hand. Match referee Paulo César Zanovelli reported the act in the official match report and cautioned Diniz with a yellow card.

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Fernando Diniz was charged under Article 250 of the CBJD (Brazilian Code of Sports Justice), which concerns committing unfair or hostile acts and carries a possible suspension of one to three matches for players and coaching staff. The hearing at the STJD is scheduled for next Tuesday (4), starting at 10 a.m. (Brasília time).

Hired in the first week of April to replace Dorival Jr., Fernando Diniz has since recorded 10 wins, seven draws, and three losses in 20 matches — 25 goals scored and 14 conceded. His win rate is 62%.

Since his arrival, Corinthians have moved out of the Brazilian Championship relegation zone and into the upper part of the table in the national competition — he took over the team in the 11th round and they are now ninth with 29 points — seven wins, eight draws, and six losses — 22 goals scored and 20 conceded.

In the last five rounds of the tournament, there have been three wins and two draws. In addition, Timão secured a place in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 by eliminating Barra-SC and qualified for the Libertadores knockout stage as the leader of its group — 11 points — eight goals scored and five conceded.

While the trial has not yet taken place, Fernando Diniz will be in the technical area for Corinthians’ next fixture of the season. This Saturday (2), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão will face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium in the first leg of the aforementioned stage of the national knockout tournament. The second match will take place on Sunday (6), at 8 p.m., at Neo Química Arena.

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