Corinthians confirm stand closure for São Paulo after STJD ruling | OneFootball

Corinthians announced that it will comply with the punishment determined by the Superior Court of Sports Justice by closing the Lower West Stand for the match against São Paulo, valid for the Brazilian Championship. The derby, known as the Majestoso, is scheduled for May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Neo Química Arena.

“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informs its supporters that it will comply with the determination of the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), playing the match against São Paulo on May 10 with the West Stand of Neo Química Arena closed”, the club said.

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The closed section holds 8,440 fans, which will reduce the stadium’s total capacity to approximately 40,000 people for the derby. In the official statement, Corinthians also explained that it chose to keep the match in Itaquera, avoiding the need to play at another venue, which would create a logistical impact and compromise the squad’s physical preparation amid the season’s tight schedule.

Initially, the punishment imposed by the STJD called for the loss of home-field advantage after an episode of racial abuse involving a female Corinthians supporter against Palmeiras goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. However, after an appeal, the penalty was reviewed by the Full Court, which determined only the closure of the section from which the insults came, in addition to an R$ 80,000 fine for the club.

Other sanctions were also defined in the ruling. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza was suspended for one match for violating article 243-F, while right-back Matheuzinho received a two-match suspension based on article 254-A after an incident involving Flaco López. Both will serve their punishments against Vasco da Gama.

Before the clash against São Paulo, Corinthians will still take the field this Sunday at 4 p.m., also at Neo Química Arena, to face Vasco in the Brasileirão. The closure of the Lower West Stand will not apply to that match, as ticket sales were already underway. In addition, the club’s defense argued that there is a period of ten business days for the validation of court decisions, which would not have been respected in this case.

Check out Corinthians’ statement:

“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informs its supporters that it will comply with the determination of the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), playing the match against São Paulo on May 10 with the West Stand of Neo Química Arena closed.

We emphasize as fundamental the decision to avoid holding matches behind completely closed doors or at another venue. Within a complex calendar such as that of 2026, traveling to another city would impact the team’s logistics costs, training period, and the players’ recovery.

Corinthians also reaffirms that the presence of its fans is one of the essential pillars of its history and identity, and being close to its supporters and in its own stadium strengthens the sporting environment, boosts performance, and is also an important source of revenue for the institution.

We will continue our permanent commitment to essential causes for building a fairer and more equal society. In addition, Corinthians will intensify its protocols throughout matches — counting on the support of its Faithful Supporters — with the aim of preventing and combating any form of discrimination.”

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