FPF bans Corinthians supporters’ group from stadiums again, here’s why | OneFootball

The FPF (São Paulo State Football Federation) has once again banned Gaviões da Fiel, the main organized supporters group of Corinthians, from attending stadiums with banners, flags, instruments, and accessories until the end of 2026.

The decision was published in Ordinance No. 214 of the entity last Wednesday, December 10, and signed by Mauro Silva, vice president of the FPF. The Federation complied with a request from the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Central Special Criminal Court.

The punishment was recommended by prosecutor Roberto Bocal due to the fight between uniformed supporters of Corinthians and São Paulo in the Bixiga neighborhood on November 20, after the derby between the teams in the Brazilian Championship.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

The press office of Gaviões da Fiel stated that the organized supporters group’s legal department is already aware of the situation and will comment “at the appropriate time”.

The punishment is effective immediately, meaning that uniformed supporters will not be able to use clothing or instruments as soon as this Sunday, when Timão hosts Cruzeiro in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The match kicks off at 6pm (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians’ Outrage

The president of the Corinthians Deliberative Council, Romeu Tuma Júnior, spoke out on the matter and expressed his outrage. He called the Public Prosecutor’s measure “disproportionate and abusive”. Read his statement below:

“With all due respect to the Public Prosecutor’s Office and its distinguished members, I think it’s a completely disproportionate measure. Punishing the entire supporters group because of a few people wearing the institution’s shirt, even if they were members—which we don’t know—I really think it’s a disproportionate and abusive measure. Any generalization is dangerous and unfair!

It’s the same as saying that public institutions are worthless because of the actions of public agents who commit infractions and crimes on their own account and risk.

Corinthians needs the strength of its supporters, especially at this moment!”

New Punishment

Recently, Gaviões da Fiel and five other Corinthians supporters groups were banned from entering stadiums due to incidents in the final of this year’s Campeonato Paulista, in March, against Palmeiras. The punishment was lifted at the end of October.

To be allowed back, the uniformed groups had to sign a Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TAC) with the São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP-SP).

Corinthians’ Next Match

Situation of the Clash

With a 1-0 win in the first leg, Corinthians only needs a draw in the second match at Neo Química Arena to advance to the Copa do Brasil final. A one-goal defeat for the home team will take the match to penalties. A loss by two or more goals will see Cruzeiro advance.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.