Corinthians fans protest again after another defeat this season | OneFootball

Corinthians took the field on Sunday afternoon (20) at Neo Química Arena to face Fluminense in a match valid for the 28th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and were beaten 3-1. The Alvinegro goal was scored by center-back Gustavo Henrique midway through the second half. The latest negative result meant the team reached its sixth straight defeat in the tournament and remained in 14th place with 32 points, totaling eight wins, eight draws, and 11 losses — 29 goals scored and 32 conceded.

Right after the final whistle, Corinthians fans once again protested against the squad and coaching staff amid the team’s poor run this season. Chants included “Bunch of a**holes, you have to be a man to play for Coringão,” “Memphis, a**hole, get out of Timão,” “Diniz, a**hole, get out of Timão,” “It’s no joke, you have to be a man to play for Coringão.” Before the match against the Rio club, Timão’s organized supporter groups also protested and even turned their backs to the pitch.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

The dissatisfaction has intensified after Corinthians’ elimination in the Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals last Wednesday (16) at Neo Química Arena, losing to Estudiantes-ARG by the narrowest of margins. Last Friday (18), Corinthians’ organized supporter groups were at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava for a conversation with the players and board members, such as Osmar Stabile (president) and Marcelo Paz (executive), amid the team’s poor moment.

The main leaders of the squad, such as Hugo Souza, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, Raniele, Rodrigo Garro, and Memphis Depay, took part in the conversation with the fans. The criticism was aimed mainly at the last two. Corinthians’ No. 10 had the chance to equalize in the final play of the match from the penalty spot, but ended up blasting it over. Right after that, the referee blew for full time.

Now, after being beaten at home by Fluminense in the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians have a break in the schedule due to the FIFA international window and will only play again in the first week of October. On the 7th, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium, the club from Parque São Jorge will visit Internacional in the 29th round of the national competition.

Recent poor form and the fight against relegation in the Brazilian Championship

The club from Parque São Jorge has not won in the Brazilian Championship since August 9, when it beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques in the 22nd round of the competition, with goals from midfielder Rodrigo Garro and striker Pedro Raul. Since then, there have been six straight defeats — Cruzeiro (H – 1 x 2), Coritiba (A – 2 x 1), Santos (H – 0 x 1), Chapecoense (H – 1 x 2), Flamengo (A – 2 x 1), and Fluminense (H – 1 x 3) — which caused the team to go from fighting for a place among the top five to battling relegation.

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