In Brasileirão win, Corinthians fans unfurl anti-Andrés Sanchez banners | OneFootball

On the night of this Sunday (24), Corinthians took the field at Neo Química Arena to face Atlético-MG in a match valid for the 17th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and defeated the opponent by a score of 1-0. Timão’s goal was scored by midfielder Zakaria Labyad in the 43rd minute of the second half, after a cross from Matheuzinho. The win allowed Timão to leave the relegation zone and jump to 15th place with 21 points — five wins, six draws, and six losses — with 15 goals scored and 18 conceded.

Throughout the match, Gaviões da Fiel, Corinthians’ main organized supporters’ group, displayed protest banners calling for the expulsion of former president Andrés Sanchez from the club, in addition to sending a message to the club’s board members. It is worth noting that, at the end of the afternoon this Monday (25), starting at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), the Deliberative Council will meet to vote on the expulsion of the former executive from the club’s membership rolls.

Photo: Henrique Vigliotti/Central do Timão

Two of the banners read: “Day 25 – responsibility for the future of Corinthians” and “End of impunity at Corinthians”. Timão’s organized supporters’ groups will also hold a peaceful protest in front of Parque São Jorge starting at 4 p.m. The president of Gaviões da Fiel posted a video on social media emphasizing the importance of Corinthians supporters being present outside the club’s social headquarters to express their dissatisfaction with the institution’s current situation.

The disciplinary proceeding against Andrés Sanchez concerns the use of Corinthians’ corporate card for personal purposes during his second spell in charge of the club, between 2018 and 2020. During that period, more than R$ 480,000 in suspicious expenses were found. At the beginning of April 2026, Timão’s Ethics Committee unanimously issued an opinion recommending the former president’s removal from the club’s membership rolls and, consequently, forwarded it to the Deliberative Council.

Regarding the criminal sphere, Andrés was charged by the São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP-SP) in October of last year with falsifying tax documents, money laundering, and embezzlement for the improper use of club resources. In this Monday’s vote, the session will begin with a statement from the Ethics Committee, with the reading of the final opinion.

Afterward, Andrés Sanchez or a representative of his defense will have the opportunity to speak. Finally, the Deliberative Council will vote on three options: the former president’s permanent expulsion, suspension/alternative punishment, or even keeping the former president in the club’s membership rolls. Besides him, two other former presidents are under investigation by the MP-SP: Duílio Monteiro Alves (2021-2023) and Augusto Melo (2024-2025). The latter will have his expulsion voted on next June 1.

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