Corinthians paid almost R$ seven million for Fiel da Sorte draws it cannot verify | OneFootball

Corinthians spent almost R$ seven million on its Fiel da Sorte scheme, which faded from view for nearly two years, and the club now says it does not know if the promised draws happened. According to Globo.com, 34 monthly payments totalling R$ six point nine million went to contractor Incentiva.

Launched on 28 June 2023 with weekly prizes and experiences for Fiel Torcedor members, the plan included digital scratchcards called rabiscadinhas, 12 per month free to each member. After initial promotion at Neo Química Arena and on club channels, nothing was published after April 2024 while payments continued.

Instalments rose from R$ 124,488.75 in August 2023 to R$ 343,522.50 by April 2026 as OneFan counted more paying members at R$ three point seven five per new member monthly. Despite other debts, the club paid on time until April this year, when it halted transfers.

The club moved last month to terminate the deal for alleged breach and is seeking R$ three million, the agreement had been due to run until 2028. Government authorisation from the SPA expired in September 2024, and a club report notes rabiscadinhas until 19 December 2025.

Incentiva says it was not formally told of any termination and insists deliveries continued until the end of May 2026. Its lawyer suggested there might have been member promotions even without fresh approval.

The firm lists Corinthians as its only client, holds R$ 50,000 in capital and changed hands several times. Between June and September 2024 it pledged 65 prizes or experiences costing R$ 7,051.30.

Former president Duilio Monteiro Alves said the pact sought new Fiel Torcedor income and exclusive content. His successor Augusto Melo said he was unaware of the contract. The current board under Osmar Stabile says payments since June 2025 followed club procedures and that termination followed partner non-compliance.

After cancellation, references to Fiel da Sorte were removed from materials and the Universo SCCP app, and the last two invoices were left unpaid. The club is reviewing the case and may ask a court for an expert audit.

Source: Globo.com