Corinthians push to bring back their banned fans | OneFootball

Corinthians have initiated efforts behind the scenes to seek a reduction in the sanctions imposed on their organized supporters, following crowd trouble during the Paulistão final, according to Globo.

The club’s legal consultant Leonardo Pantaleão, previously a legal executive during the Augusto Melo administration, met with Mauro Silva, vice-president of the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF), and lawyer Nilo Patrussi at the FPF headquarters this week to discuss potential pathways to lessen the length of the ban currently affecting members of the club’s principal supporters’ groups.

In April, the São Paulo state public prosecutor’s office approved measures barring fans affiliated with Gaviões da Fiel, Camisa 12, Fiel Macabra, Pavilhão 9, Estopim da Fiel, and Coringão Chopp from attending Corinthians matches until December. The prohibition extends to clothing, banners, flags, and musical instruments linked to these groups. This sanction was a direct response to incidents of disorder at the state championship final.

Corinthians’ internal assessment is that the restrictions on organized supporters have affected the matchday environment and, indirectly, morale within the men’s team. As a result, Pantaleão has not only begun studying proposals to persuade the public prosecutor’s office to soften the punishment but is also in ongoing contact with law enforcement outside São Paulo state to address logistical concerns about away matches.

Ahead of upcoming trips—most immediately to Fortaleza for a game against Ceará on the 16th, and to Rio de Janeiro to face Botafogo on July 27—Pantaleão plans to coordinate strategies with police authorities to facilitate safe travel and access for travelling Corinthians fans, aiming to avoid confrontations with rival supporters.

Meanwhile, the organized groups themselves remain active around the club. In early June, members staged a demonstration at Corinthians’ social headquarters, voicing dissatisfaction with the club's leadership and demanding statutory reforms, including voting rights for members of the Fiel Torcedor program as well as accountability for those responsible for recent financial difficulties at board level.

As Corinthians continue talks with both football authorities and public security officials, the club’s leadership is seeking a balance between compliance with disciplinary measures and restoring the traditional atmosphere generated by its most passionate supporters.

(Source: Globo)

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