The scandals at São Paulo, Flamengo's next opponents in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo and São Paulo face off this Sunday (26) in the 20th round of the Brasileirão

A football club’s off-field crisis can affect the team’s performance. With that in mind, São Paulo is dealing with a structural scandal while competing in the Brasileirão. The next opponent for the São Paulo side is Flamengo, this Sunday (26), at the Maracanã, in the 20th round.

São Paulo’s financial crisis is nothing new, but it took on a new chapter just days before the clash with Mengo. That is because the president of the club’s Deliberative Council was indicted by the Civil Police on suspicion of false ideological statement.

What is this false ideological statement case at São Paulo about?

The investigation began after a request from the club’s own Ethics Committee. The Civil Police then concluded that Olten Ayres, president of the council, forged the signatures of José Eduardo Mesquita Pimenta and Ives Granda, members of the advisory board.

The document Ayres allegedly tampered with could have approved changes to Flamengo’s opponent’s internal rules. That is because the executive wanted to change the process of creating a Football Corporation (SAF) and separate the management of football from that of the social club.

What could happen to Ayres?

The final investigation report has already been submitted to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which will now decide whether to file formal charges in court, request further clarification, or close the case. The penalty provided by law ranges from 1 to 5 years in prison, in addition to a fine.

Are there more scandals at São Paulo?

In addition to false ideological statement, São Paulo’s former president is accused of spending more than R$ 1 million on a corporate card for personal use. As a result, Júlio Casares was impeached and could be expelled from the institution.

All the off-field controversies have spilled over into the sporting crisis. After all, Rubro-Negro’s opponent was hit with a transfer ban, a punishment that prevents the team from registering new players in competitions.

The sanction stems from non-payment to Lazio (ITA) for the purchase of defensive midfielder Marcos Antônio, a starter for the São Paulo side. São Paulo’s debt is around 1.05 million euros (about R$ 6.08 million), in addition to overdue salaries at the club.

As a result, Dorival Júnior’s squad reached a sixth consecutive Brasileirão match without a win. The situation is raising alarm bells about the team’s proximity to the relegation zone, since it has 25 points, five more than the first team inside the bottom four.

What time is Flamengo vs. São Paulo?

Amid the crisis, São Paulo visits Flamengo this Sunday (26), with coverage from Coluna do Fla. The teams will face each other in the 20th round at the Maracanã, starting at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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