Memphis Corinthians, engulfed in corruption scandal

The deliberate council of CorinthiansOne of the biggest football teams of Brazil, temporarily dismissed the club president, Augusto Melo, The corrupt practice police were accused last week. Most directors voted in favor of Mello’s ‘impeachment’, so the first vice president of the club was considered temporarily considered until the general assembly of Osmar Stobile, who had to accept or rejected the elimination of the club.

If this is accepted, the intentional council will elect a heir to complete the current directive ending in 2026, and then the election will be held. At a press conference before the vote, Mello, who occupied the post since the beginning of 2024, said that he would not give up with the unfavorable decision of the directors and to “fight” to the head of the Sao Paulo club.

Manipulations in a sponsorship deal

However, the leader highlights the signature of sponsorship contracts, such as achievements, financial planning and liability of his stage. In fact, the civil police in the state of Sao Paulo condemned Mello last Thursday in a sponsorship deal with BET digital betting company.

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According to researchers, some of the money paid by the company has been transferred to a company that is connected to the company that is connected to the club, the largest criminal group in the country, has been accused of condemning the sporting leader. During Mello’s management, the Corinthians received medium results in national and international competitions, and the signing of the former Barcelona player Memphis DP did not served the course to straighten the course.