Corinthians seek to overturn freeze to pay women's squad bonuses

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·31 January 2026

Corinthians seek to overturn freeze to pay women's squad bonuses

By Henrique Vigliotti and Vinícios Cotrim | Central do Timão Editorial Staff

Corinthians is up to date with payments, salaries, and image rights for the women’s football team. However, the club has not yet managed to pay out the prize money for achievements and performances in the 2025 competitions, which total around R$ 16.4 million.

Central do Timão has learned that the agreement signed with Caixa, for the financing of the Neo Química Arena, blocked part of these funds and made it difficult for Corinthians to transfer the prize money to the players. Because of this, the board is trying to reverse the block—which reaches up to 50% of the prize money—so that an agreement can be reached between both parties.

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While the prize money has not yet been received, Corinthians is in London, the capital of England, to compete for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, a global tournament between the continental champions of the world. The Brabas eliminated Gotham FC in the semifinal, with a goal from Gabi Zanotti, and will face Arsenal in the grand final. The champion will receive US$ 2.3 million (almost R$ 12 million), while the runner-up is entitled to US$ 1 million (R$ 5.2 million).

In addition to the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off the 2026 season, Corinthians will also have other competitions to play this year. Next week, the Brabas face Palmeiras in the Brazilian Supercup, and are also already preparing for the Women’s Brasileirão, Women’s Copa do Brasil, Paulista Women’s Championship, and Libertadores—which could earn them a spot in the 2027 Champions Cup.

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