STJD charges players over brawl in Corinthians vs Palmeiras derby

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·14 April 2026

STJD charges players over brawl in Corinthians vs Palmeiras derby

The Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) scheduled for next Friday at 10 a.m. the hearing regarding the incidents that took place in the 0-0 draw between Corinthians and Palmeiras.

The derby, played at Neo Química Arena and valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão, was marked by red cards during regulation time and backstage turmoil after the final whistle.

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Four Corinthians players were charged, along with one staff member, and will answer for alleged violations of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD).

In addition, both teams were also charged under Article 257 (read more below)

André (Corinthians defensive midfielder): Charged under Article 258 of the CBJD.
Matheuzinho (Corinthians full-back): Charged under Article 254-A.
Breno Bidon (Corinthians midfielder): Charged under Article 250.
Hugo Souza (Corinthians goalkeeper): Charged under Article 243-F.
Luiz Fernando dos Santos (Member of the Corinthians delegation): Charged under Article 257.
Corinthians (Home club): Charged under Articles 213, §1; 206; 243-G; 243-G, §2; and 257.
Palmeiras (Away club): Charged under Article 257.

🟥 Red cards

The tense atmosphere on the pitch resulted in two red cards for the black-and-white side:

André (34' of the 1st half): Referee Flávio Rodrigues de Souza sent off the defensive midfielder after identifying an obscene gesture directed at Palmeiras midfielder Andreas Pereira.
Matheuzinho (23' of the 2nd half): The full-back received a straight red after striking striker Flaco López in the face during the start of a scuffle.

🥊 Backstage turmoil

The controversies continued off the field after the match ended. Palmeiras alleged that young forward Luighi was assaulted on the way to the anti-doping test room.

On the other hand, Corinthians accused security personnel linked to their rival of assaulting Breno Bidon and Gabriel Paulista.

In the official match report, the referee said he only became aware of the "generalized turmoil" upon arriving at the dressing room.

The document states that a Corinthians security guard shoved Palmeiras player Luighi, but the referee stressed that he did not witness physical aggression between players from the two teams.

⚖️ Understanding the articles in the complaint

To understand the possible punishments that will be judged on Friday, here is what each article says:

Article 206 (Delay of the game): Causing a delay in the start or restart of the match. Penalty: Fine of R$100 to R$1,000 per minute.
Article 213, §1º (Security failure): Failure by the home club to prevent disorder. Penalty: Fine and loss of 1 to 10 home matches.
Article 243-F (Offense to honor): Insults and moral offenses. Penalty: Suspension from 1 to 6 matches and a fine.
Article 243-G (Discriminatory act): Racist or prejudiced offenses. Penalty: Suspension from 5 to 10 matches, a fine, and possible sanctions against the club.
Article 250 (Hostile act): Pushing or stopping a goal-scoring chance without serious aggression. Penalty: Suspension from 1 to 3 matches.
Article 254-A (Physical aggression): Punches, kicks, or elbows outside a challenge for the ball. Penalty: Suspension from 4 to 12 matches (which may reach 24 in the event of a serious injury).
Article 257 (Participation in turmoil/brawl): Involvement in mass fights. Penalty: Suspension from 2 to 10 matches (clubs may be fined).
Article 258 (Unsportsmanlike conduct): Offensive gestures or disregard for sports ethics. Penalty: Suspension from 1 to 6 matches or from 15 to 180 days.

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