Group warns case against Andrés Sanchez at Corinthians could be void | OneFootball

Last Thursday (9), the Expulsion Now! movement stepped up its demands on Corinthians’ leadership and sent a formal notice requiring public guarantees regarding the handling of the disciplinary proceedings against former president Andrés Sanchez. The document, which Central do Timão had access to, was sent to the presidents of the Board of Directors, the Deliberative Council, and the Ethics and Discipline Committee, Osmar Stabile, Romeu Tuma Jr., and Leonardo Pantaleão, respectively.

In the communication, sent by email and WhatsApp and with receipt confirmed by Pantaleão, the group expresses concern about the legal soundness of the procedure and warns of possible flaws that could compromise the validity of the judgment.

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The main point highlighted is the possible overlap of functions between the club’s bodies, especially given the possibility that the president of the Ethics Committee could temporarily assume the presidency of the Deliberative Council, amid the attempt to remove Tuma from office.

According to the movement, this possible overlap could constitute a conflict of jurisdiction, create a procedural defect, and open the door for Andrés Sanchez’s defense to challenge the procedure and seek its annulment in higher instances. In the signatories’ view, such a scenario would represent a real risk of the former president returning to the club’s membership rolls.

Last Monday (6), Andrés’ defense submitted its final arguments in the disciplinary proceedings investigating spending made with the corporate card during his administration. As reported by Central do Timão, the opinion of the president of the Ethics Committee is in favor of expelling the former president from the club’s membership, although the final decision rests with the plenary of the Deliberative Council.

While advocating speed in handling the case, the movement emphasizes that the priority must be the adoption of an “irreproachable” procedure, strictly aligned with the bylaws. “The fight against impunity requires rigor and cannot leave room for future annulments,” the letter states, also mentioning the current moment of institutional instability at Corinthians as a cause for concern.

The document goes beyond the technical warning and establishes direct accountability for the current management in the event of any flaws. According to the group, any nullity resulting from formal or administrative errors should fall on the leaders responsible for conducting the proceedings, with the possibility of personal and political liability, as provided for in the club’s internal rules and the General Sports Law.

Another point in the statement is the demand for a public position from the leaders. Considering that the Ethics Committee has up to five business days to analyze the report before forwarding it to the Deliberative Council for voting, the group set a deadline until next Monday (13) for the leaders to provide formal clarifications and guarantee the integrity of the procedure.

The Expulsion Now! movement is an initiative linked to the Time do Povo Project and has been active both in monitoring the club’s internal bodies and in organizing mobilizations in defense of holding the three former presidents investigated for the alleged use of Corinthians’ resources for personal purposes accountable. In addition to Andrés, Duilio Monteiro Alves and Augusto Melo are also targets of the demonstrations. A petition promoted by the group has already surpassed 48,000 signatures and has the support of dozens of influencers, collectives, and organized supporter groups linked to the club.

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