STJD sets date for Corinthians appeal after derby punishments | OneFootball

Corinthians already has a date set for the appeal hearing involving the penalties imposed after the Derby against Palmeiras, played on April 12 at Neo Química Arena for the Brazilian Championship. According to Meu Timão, the case will be reviewed this Friday (24), starting at 10 a.m. (Brasília time), in a session held at the headquarters of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) in Brasília, in a hybrid format and with official broadcast by the Superior Sports Court of Justice (STJD).

The black-and-white club’s board is working with the expectation of overturning, or at least postponing, part of the sanctions imposed, especially the loss of home-field advantage. Internally, the club believes that the punishment may not yet have been ratified within the ten-business-day deadline, which could allow the match against Vasco, scheduled for Sunday (26) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), to take place normally at Neo Química Arena, with fans in attendance.

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The STJD’s initial decision determined the loss of one home match and a fine of R$ 80,000 for Corinthians, based on article 243-G of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), after a case of racial abuse directed at Palmeiras goalkeeper Carlos Miguel during the match.

In addition to the institutional punishment, the case also involves players from the squad. Right-back Matheuzinho was suspended for four matches after being sent off for aggression, while goalkeeper Hugo Souza received a two-match ban for statements about the refereeing. The keeper, however, obtained a stay of the suspension and remains free to play.

Other sanctions imposed on the club were upheld, such as the R$ 10,000 fine for security failures — including the entry of a drone into the stadium — and another R$ 2,000 for delays in restarting the match. Defensive midfielder André Luiz was also punished with a one-match suspension, already served, after a gesture considered inappropriate during the derby.

On the other hand, the STJD acquitted midfielder Breno Bidon and goalkeeping coach Luiz Fernando Santos of the accusations related to the tunnel incident. Palmeiras was also penalized, receiving a fine for involvement in the commotion after the final whistle.

This Friday’s hearing will be decisive in defining Corinthians’ next steps in the competition and could directly impact the team’s home-field status in the upcoming rounds of the Brazilian Championship. While awaiting a decision, the club continues preparing for the clash against Vasco, still with the possibility of playing in Itaquera in front of the Fiel.

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