Corinthians’ “Justice for Orelha” blocked by protocol pre-Supercopa

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·6 Februari 2026

Corinthians’ “Justice for Orelha” blocked by protocol pre-Supercopa

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

At the beginning of 2025, Brazil was moved by the so-called “Orelha Case,” an episode of violence against a community dog that took place at Praia Brava, in Florianópolis (SC), which gained national attention. In response to the outcry caused by the case, Corinthians planned a demonstration before the final of the Supercopa do Brasil, held last Sunday, with a banner supporting the “Justice for Orelha” campaign.

According to information released by Meu Timão, the initiative came from the club president, Osmar Stabile. The initial proposal was for the players to enter the field with the banner during the National Anthem, before the 2-0 victory over Flamengo. However, the action was vetoed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which cited the need to comply with previously established protocols for the final, as well as to avoid setting precedents for matches held on neutral ground. The Supercopa organization was also already promoting the institutional campaign “Red Card to Racism,” which made it unfeasible to use the banner at that time.

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As an alternative, Corinthians held the demonstration during the warm-up. Players not listed for the match, including Matheus Donelli, João Vitor Jacaré, Luiz Gustavo Bahia, Dieguinho, Gui Amorim, and Kayke, entered the pitch with a banner reading “Justice for Orelha, the Faithful support this cause,” accompanied by the image of the dog, displaying it towards the fans.

The “Orelha Case” occurred in the early hours of January 4, around 5:30 a.m., in the North region of the Island, at Praia Brava, in Florianópolis. The community dog, cared for by local residents, was attacked by a group of people and died the following day as a result of severe cranial trauma.

The Civil Police of Santa Catarina concluded the investigation on February 3, indicting three adults for coercion and recommending the internment of a teenager identified as responsible for the fatal blow. The case generated strong social mobilization and reignited the debate about the application of the Sansão Law and the effectiveness of socio-educational measures in cases of animal abuse.

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