Independente chief blasts directors: “A wilful crime to kill the club” | OneFootball

The fallout from statements made by Henrique Gomes, known as Baby, the main leader of Torcida Independente, intensified the atmosphere of tension behind the scenes at São Paulo.

In a post shared on his social media, the supporters’ group leader emphasized maintaining unconditional support for the players on the field, while directing harsh criticism at the club’s administrative leadership.

The statement sought to define the supporters’ faction’s stance amid the current period of political, financial, and sporting instability the club is experiencing in the Brazilian Championship.

“Not turning our backs on the team does not mean we support the deliberate crime, with the intent to kill the institution, that these guys running the club are committing,” published the leader of São Paulo’s largest organized supporters’ group, in a statement critical of the board.

Distinction Between Sporting Support and Political Pressure

In the same post, Baby praised the presence of São Paulo supporters in the stands, reinforcing the supporters’ group’s approach of separating the team’s on-field performance from the demands directed at the club’s management.

“Congratulations once again to the fans who, even with so much scoundrel behavior from those who think they own the club, have never refused to support it in adversity. Much respect for the Tricolor jersey,” he added.

The statement reflects the strained relationship between the fans and São Paulo’s directors, intensified during a period in which the team is seeking stability on the national stage, while the management faces strong pressure over results and the club’s financial handling.

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