Boos, insults and taunts: Carlos Miguel faces Corinthians again | OneFootball

Wearing the Palmeiras jersey, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel returned to Neo Química Arena for the first time since his controversial departure from Corinthians this Sunday. As he entered the field for warm-ups, he was booed by Corinthians fans present at the stadium. The 26-year-old player remained on the bench during the 1-1 draw, valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

Carlos Miguel took the field alongside goalkeepers Weverton, the starter for the match, and Marcelo Lomba, and was met with boos. Positioned in the penalty area, he heard even more boos and insults from the fans. Verdão’s number 1 even got close to the fans located on the sidelines as he crossed the pitch while warming up.

Additionally, the goalkeeper was taunted while fans praised Hugo Souza, who was called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti to play for the Brazilian National Team in two rounds of the South American Qualifiers during this September FIFA window.

“Ão ão ão, Hugo Souza é Seleção” (“Hugo Souza is National Team”) and “He’s the best goalkeeper in Brazil: Hugo” were some of the chants aimed at provoking Carlos Miguel. Hugo had not yet entered the field.

At one point, when Palmeiras players were practicing finishing, some Corinthians fans in the South sector celebrated the goals conceded by Carlos Miguel. Other, more timid shouts of “frangueiro” (“butterfingers”) and “mercenary” were also heard. Carlos Miguel did not respond to the fans.

After the final whistle, Carlos Miguel stepped onto the pitch and greeted some of his former teammates and other club staff members.

Carlos Miguel’s time at Corinthians and his departure

Carlos Miguel arrived at Corinthians in 2021, but only really got his chance at the club after Cássio left for Cruzeiro in mid-2024. That season, he played 14 matches and gained visibility, catching the attention of Nottingham Forest, who paid the €4 million release clause (about R$23 million at the time) to take him from Timão.

Carlos Miguel’s departure, in that context, angered some fans of the Parque São Jorge club. At that moment, the club had just lost Cássio and, soon after, lost his immediate backup, Carlos. Matheus Donelli took over the position during the period before Timão signed Hugo Souza, the current starting goalkeeper for Corinthians.

In the end, wearing the Corinthians jersey, Carlos Miguel played 26 matches (23 as a starter).

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