Diniz plays down Corinthians issues, but says: “Never in control” | OneFootball

Behind-the-scenes issues at Corinthians once again became a topic in coaches’ press conferences. This time, head coach Fernando Diniz was asked about a political move that took place at Parque São Jorge last Wednesday, when members and board advisors filed an impeachment request against president Osmar Stabile.

According to the authors of the request, the board allegedly committed violations of Corinthians’ bylaws and current sports legislation. The document filed with the Deliberative Council argues that decisions made by the club’s top leadership could put the club’s assets and institutional credibility at risk.

When asked, Diniz was straightforward on the matter. The coach spoke about the need to shield the squad from outside problems, but downplayed the political issue, which has already become a recurring subject at the club from Parque São Jorge.

“We manage what’s internal. As for what we have to manage, we’re doing very well. There’s a group of people led by Marcelo [Paz], with the arrival of Júlio [César, the new football manager], our great former goalkeeper, a champion with Corinthians. Thiago [Ayres], all the staff at the training center,” Diniz said.

Júlio César, announced last Monday as Corinthians’ new football manager, was with the delegation in his first match as a member of the club’s football department.

“We have to try to shield and manage what we are actually able to manage. We’ve never had control over external issues. Regardless of what happens outside, the team has to feel protected and shielded so that we can handle what we have to handle and get good results on the pitch,” he concluded.

Also last Wednesday, Leonardo Pantaleão, acting president of Corinthians’ Deliberative Council following the leave of absence of Romeu Tuma Júnior, forwarded the impeachment request against Stabile to the club council’s Ethics and Discipline Committee.

It is worth remembering that the current Corinthians squad has already gone through turbulence involving a president. In August 2025, Augusto Melo was removed from the club’s presidency after the VaideBet scandal. Stabile took over on an interim basis and was later elected to serve until the end of 2026.

Standings situation

With the result, Corinthians maintained a 100% record in the Libertadores, with two wins in two matches under Diniz. Timão reached six points, pulled clear at the top of Group E, and also ended a winless run at the Arena that had lasted more than two months.

Corinthians’ next matches

Vitória vs Corinthians (12th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 04/18 (Saturday), at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Barradão, in Salvador (BA)

Barra-SC vs Corinthians (first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil) Date and time: 04/21 (Tuesday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Ressacada, in Florianópolis (SC)

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