Corinthians delay Corinthians Women image-rights payments again | OneFootball

Corinthians failed to meet the internally set deadline to settle the overdue image rights payments for the women’s squad. The second part of the payment, which was supposed to have been deposited by last Friday (4), did not reach the players, leaving one of the club’s financial debts to the Brabas still unresolved.

According to information published by Meu Timão, the expectation is that the situation will also not be resolved over the weekend or on Monday (7), Brazil’s Independence Day holiday. This means the expectation is that the amounts will be settled starting on Tuesday (8), one day after the decisive match against Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Women’s Championship.

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The debt refers to image rights for the months of June and July, which were not originally paid on the scheduled dates.

An agreement had been made after the squad demanded payment

The decision to set a new payment schedule came after a move by the players themselves. On Tuesday of last week, part of the squad went to Parque São Jorge to deal directly with the pending issues.

The players arrived at the club headquarters at around 4 p.m. and stayed there until approximately 7:30 p.m. During that time, there was a meeting with women’s football director Iris Sesso and president Osmar Stabile.

In the meeting, it was agreed that the debt related to image rights would be split into two parts. The first installment was deposited on Friday of that same week. The second, which would complete payment of the amounts owed for June and July, was supposed to have been paid this Friday, but that did not happen.

Also according to Meu Timão’s reporting, the board intends to use Corinthians’ own funds to make the remaining payment. Therefore, the settlement will not depend on financial backing from sponsors such as Fatal Fans.

Bonuses are also still pending

Image rights are not the only outstanding financial obligation Corinthians has with the women’s squad.

The players are still waiting for the bonus payment related to the 2025 Women’s Libertadores title. There are also pending amounts related to the runner-up finishes in the Copa das Campeãs and the Supercopa do Brasil, competitions played this season.

The department’s financial situation had already prompted a reaction from the fans. In the match against Taubaté in the Paulista Women’s Championship, supporters displayed a banner at Alfredo Schürig Stadium reading, “Pay the Brabas.”

The demand came during a season in which Corinthians remain involved in the main competitions on the women’s calendar.

Payment problems affect another sport as well

The difficulties in keeping financial commitments up to date are not limited to women’s football. The basketball department is also dealing with delays.

According to Meu Timão, players in the sport are owed three months of image rights. Given the situation, members of the squad even considered the possibility of not taking the court until the problem was solved.

The team, however, played normally in the first match of the Paulista Championship quarterfinals last Thursday (3). In Mogi das Cruzes, Corinthians lost to Pinheiros 87–79 and fell behind in the best-of-three series.

Brabas have a Brazilian Championship decider before the new deadline

On the field, the women’s squad needs to keep its focus on a decisive stretch of the season. Before the new expected date for settling the image rights payments, the Brabas face Cruzeiro in the second leg of the Brazilian Championship quarterfinals.

Corinthians won the first match 1–0 at Arena Independência and go into the second meeting with the advantage. The match takes place this Monday (7), at 5 p.m. Brasília time, at Canindé.

A draw will secure the black-and-white side’s place in the semifinals. If Cruzeiro win by a one-goal margin, the spot will be decided on penalties.

In addition to the national knockout stage, the Brabas still have important commitments through the end of the year. In October, Corinthians travel to Quito, Ecuador, to defend the Women’s Libertadores title. Then in November, they face Red Bull Bragantino in the Paulista Championship play-in, with a semifinal spot in the state tournament at stake.

While the squad prepares for these decisive matches, the board remains tasked with settling the commitments made to the players. After missing Friday’s deadline, the new expectation is that the remaining image rights installment will be paid starting on Tuesday.

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