“Send them off now!”: fans demand ex-Corinthians presidents pay | OneFootball

Last Tuesday (20), a collective of Corinthians fans officially launched the Expulsion Now Movement!, an initiative aimed at pressuring the club to hold former directors accountable for actions that allegedly harmed Corinthians’ assets and image. The group claims that the sluggishness of internal bodies in applying punishments made the mobilization necessary and demands that those responsible be expelled from the club’s membership.

According to the movement, the trigger was the disclosure of details of the Neo Química Arena refinancing contract with Caixa, considered an example of reckless management, but the focus goes beyond that: the mobilization targets the historic impunity in Corinthians’ internal decisions. Among the grounds cited by the movement are violations of the Social Statute, the General Sports Law, and the Civil Code, as well as indications of misuse of resources and harmful contracts signed with partners such as Taunsa and VaiDeBet.

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“The draconian agreement with Caixa is just the clear proof of a pattern of reckless management perpetuated by those responsible for the last administrations. Our sovereignty is at stake not only because of the debts, but also because of impunity,” says the statement released by the group on social media.

Central do Timão reached out to representatives of the Expulsion Now Movement! to learn in detail about the group’s objectives, foundations, and strategies, which already has the support of several collectives and black-and-white influencers. Below, check out the full interview given by the collective:

When and from which episodes did the Expulsion Now Movement arise?

The movement emerged after the leak of the contract with Caixa and access to the minutes of the Deliberative Council meeting that approved the contract. The fans’ indignation was already evident due to the delay in holding the reckless administrations that harmed Corinthians accountable, but the contract and the sluggishness of the club’s internal bodies were the last straw.

What, specifically, in the terms of the Neo Química Arena contract with Caixa, was decisive for the creation of the movement?

There isn’t a single specific factor; it’s the set of clauses combined with the omission of Corinthians’ internal bodies. We can mention a few points about the contract: retention of prize money revenue (50%) and player sales (30%). Another point that worries us is the increased difficulty for the club to carry out vital financial engineering maneuvers for its survival, such as Judicial Recovery or the establishment of a SAF (Sociedade Anônima do Futebol).

Which former directors does the movement consider directly responsible for the reckless management acts mentioned in the introduction letter?

The focus is on the administrations of Andrés Navarro Sanchez, Duílio Monteiro Alves, and Augusto Melo. We understand that there is a line of continuity in reckless management among them.

Regarding the actions of supervisory bodies, to what extent are statutory deadlines and procedures being disregarded or used to delay decisions? Were there formal attempts at dialogue with these bodies before the creation of the movement?

The Justice Committee created yet another process to analyze credit card expenses; although this can be done, we believe the committee hindered the speed of the process. Andrés Sanchez publicly confessed the act on 07/10/2025 and requested his own removal on 10/15/2025. Only after six months from the confession and three months from the removal request did the disciplinary process leave the Justice Committee and go to the club’s Ethics Committee.

Besides public pressure, what legal or technical measures does the movement intend to adopt to demand the expulsion of former directors? Are there plans for in-person mobilizations, public acts, or coordination with club councilors and members?

Our strategy combines popular pressure and institutional procedure. We will formally file a request at Parque São Jorge demanding speed in the judgments, supported by a massive fan petition and backed by club members. We are open to dialogue with councilors who want to join the cause of transparency. In addition, we do not rule out peaceful in-person mobilizations and acts at the club, following the example of the 2025 demonstrations, to ensure that the Deliberative Council hears the voice of the fans.

In the movement’s assessment, what is the institutional risk for Corinthians if there are no punishments?

The certainty of impunity will take over the club. Not punishing sends a terrible message that the internal bodies are negligent and that it is possible to use the club’s resources at will. Another identified risk is that this affects the club’s reliability, hindering debt renegotiation processes and the search for sponsorships. These sets of factors may provide yet another reason (among so many already existing) for intervention due to possible violation of the law or the statute.

Does the group advocate changes to the club’s Statute to prevent new cases of reckless management?

Yes, we believe that one of the main advances present in the draft is the reformulation of the Ethics Committee, granting it greater independence and protection against political interference, so that oversight is technical and not partisan. In addition, the draft regulates the use of the corporate credit card present in Art. 103 § 14º.

What is the main message that the Expulsion Now Movement! wants to leave for the average fan who does not yet closely follow the club’s politics?

The message is simple: impunity is over. Whoever harms Corinthians’ assets will pay. We are the People’s Team and we need every fan to come to our side in this trench.

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