Fans' group demands Corinthians transparency over Fatal Fans funds | OneFootball

The Fiel Fazendinha collective, made up of fans who follow and support Corinthians women’s football, released an official statement this Thursday (16) demanding greater transparency from the club’s board regarding the use of funds from the sponsorship deal signed with Fatal Fans.

In the statement, the group says that the debate over the nature of the partnership has already been settled, since the agreement was made official by the club and has become part of Corinthians’ reality. According to the collective, the discussion should now focus on where the money received is being allocated and on the impact these investments may have on the sports involved.

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Fiel Fazendinha recalls that, when the sponsorship was announced, Corinthians said that part of the funds would be used to strengthen women’s football, as well as futsal and basketball. In view of this, the collective considers it only natural for the fans to closely monitor how these amounts are being used.

Among the questions raised in the statement are possible signings, investments in infrastructure, expansion of the coaching staff, improvements in youth development, and advances in the athletes’ working conditions. The group also expresses concern about the change in the narrative regarding the use of the money, since, according to the statement, initial expectations pointed to investments in the sports involved, while more recent information indicates that part of the funds may be used to pay off the club’s debts.

The collective also questions whether these financial liabilities include debts related to women’s football or whether the amounts may be used in other areas of the institution.

Throughout the statement, Fiel Fazendinha stresses that its demand is not intended to challenge the existence of the contract with Fatal Fans, but rather to request greater clarity about how the funds are being used. The group argues that, since it was presented as an important investment for the development of these sports, the sponsorship should be accompanied by regular accountability from the board.

The fans also highlight the path built by Corinthians women’s football, marked by sporting success and a strong bond with the supporters, arguing that the promises of investment must be reflected in concrete actions.

The statement comes just days after Corinthians received the first installment of the contract signed with Fatal Fans. The agreement, valid until December 2027, provides for a total payment of R$22 million to the club. As previously reported, the first transfer was made in early July.

Despite the arrival of the funds, the trend is for the money to be used primarily to settle Corinthians’ financial obligations. The initial expectation was that part of the amount could strengthen investment in women’s football, including in negotiations for reinforcements, a scenario that ultimately did not materialize.

Meanwhile, the partnership with Fatal Fans continues to be implemented across the club’s sports. Futsal and men’s football have already debuted the new sponsor on their uniforms, and women’s football is expected to use the commercial property for the first time this Friday (17), against Ferroviária, at Fazendinha, in the continuation of the Campeonato Paulista. As established by Corinthians in the agreement, the Brabas’ kit will not display the company’s name or logo, making room for social or educational campaigns.

In the final part of the statement, Fiel Fazendinha says that the fans have the right to follow not only the announcement of new sponsorships, but also the practical results generated by the investments. For the collective, demanding transparency about the use of the funds is a way of monitoring and strengthening all Corinthians sports.

Fiel Fazedinha’s full official statement:

“The discussion about the nature of the sponsorship with Fatal Fans took place and each fan drew their own conclusions. At this point, the contract has been signed, announced by the club, and has become part of Corinthians’ reality. Now, the main demand should be another: where is the money and how is it being invested?

Corinthians stated that a significant part of the partnership funds would be allocated to strengthening women’s football and other sports. If that was one of the pillars presented to justify the agreement, it is only natural that the fans want to follow and demand the results of that investment.

What signings have been made? What structural improvements have been carried out? Has the coaching staff been expanded, have there been investments in youth development or in better conditions for the athletes? The news beforehand was promising, speaking of major signings, but now the narrative is that it will only be used to pay debts. And that raises another question: do the debts to be paid refer to financial obligations involving the women’s squad, or will the money have the same destination as prize money and player sales revenue?

This is not about questioning the existence of the contract, but about demanding transparency regarding the use of a resource that the club itself highlighted as fundamental for the development of these sports. Corinthians women’s football built its history through results, professionalism, and an enormous connection with the fans. Precisely for that reason, it deserves for every promise of investment to move beyond words and be shown objectively. Transparency strengthens trust between club and supporters. If there was a promise to allocate funds to the Brabas, futsal, and basketball, Corinthians must present, clearly and regularly, where each investment is being made and what concrete benefits these sports are receiving.

More than announcing amounts, accountability is needed. The fans cannot only follow the launch of a sponsorship; they also have the right to follow its effects. Demanding transparency is not creating controversy. It is fulfilling the role of those who follow, support, and want to see all Corinthians sports become stronger and stronger.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.