Gaviões da Fiel speak out after Melo expulsion, demand accountability | OneFootball

Gaviões da Fiel published an official statement this Tuesday (2) commenting on Augusto Melo’s removal from the Corinthians membership roster. The club’s main organized supporters’ group described the decision as an important step in the process of institutional rebuilding and stressed that it will continue to closely monitor the actions of the current black-and-white administration.

The expulsion of the former president was approved on the night of last Monday (1st), during a meeting of Corinthians’ Deliberative Council. Of the 156 council members present, 147 voted in favor of removing Augusto Melo from the club’s membership roster.

Photo: Reproduction / Gaviões da Fiel

In the statement released on social media, the supporters’ group said the measure should not be analyzed in isolation. The organization pointed out that, within a short period of time, three former presidents ceased to be part of Corinthians’ membership roster, a scenario that, according to the group, reflects problems accumulated over different administrations.

In addition to Augusto Melo’s expulsion, the statement refers to the removal of former president Andrés Sanchez, approved by the Deliberative Council the previous week, and to Duilio Monteiro Alves’ decision to give up his lifetime membership title with the club.

Gaviões da Fiel also argued that any accountability should not be limited to a single executive. In the text, the supporters’ group states that all those who acted against Corinthians’ interests should answer for their actions, citing as examples conduct related to the political use of the institution, lack of transparency, and decisions that put the club’s assets at risk.

Another point addressed by the organized supporters’ group was Corinthians’ financial situation. The statement links the current moment to a sequence of administrations marked by management mistakes and highlights the need for structural changes to restore the club’s economic stability.

Even while celebrating the decision made by the Deliberative Council, Gaviões said it will continue overseeing the next steps of the board led by Osmar Stabile. The group stated that it will closely follow the work of the current administration, as well as the actions of council members and other executives, demanding transparency, responsibility, and commitment to Corinthians’ recovery.

The statement also highlights that the participation of members and supporters in the club’s political processes has been essential to promoting internal changes and reinforces the need to maintain permanent oversight over those who hold positions of power within the institution.

Read below the full statement released by Gaviões da Fiel:

“Corinthians can no longer be held hostage by executives who betrayed the trust of the Fiel and placed personal interests above the club. With every lie and wrong decision, our institution was wounded.

Augusto Melo’s expulsion is not an isolated case: in one week, three former presidents were removed. This scenario forces us to reflect on administrations marked by failures and omissions that led the club into a financial crisis. But it also represents hope: reconstruction begins with the vote of the faithful supporter. The approval in the General Assembly opens a new path, with direct impacts on Corinthians’ economic health and direction.

It is not enough to punish one name. It is time to hold everyone accountable who harmed the club. Anyone who lies to the supporters, uses Corinthians as a political springboard, or puts its assets at risk does not deserve to be a council member or executive.

Corinthians is bigger than any individual. Our history was built with the sweat, passion, and loyalty of the Fiel. Expelling those who betrayed the trust of the Corinthian Nation is justice and protection for Coringão’s future. May this moment be the beginning of a new era: transparency, responsibility, and respect for the biggest supporters’ base in the world. Corinthians belongs to the people, and the people demand change, a clean-up, and an active voice.

And let it be clear: we are watching current president Osmar Stabile and all council members and directors. The message has been sent: nothing else will be tolerated. We will accept only honesty, responsibility, and a management committed to pulling Corinthians out of the financial abyss. For Corinthians, with much love, until the end!”

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