The deliberate council of CorinthiansOne of Brazil’s largest football teams, temporarily removed the club president, August Melo, accused last week by corrupt Police Corrupt Practices. Most directors voted in favor of Melo’s ‘impeachment’, so club’s first vice president Osmar Stábile, will temporarily assume the presidency until a general assembly of members should approve or reject the dismissal.
In the case of its ratification, the deliberate council will choose an alternative to finish the current mandate, which will end in 2026, after which the election will be held. Melo, who has occupied the position since the beginning of 2024, said at a press meeting before the vote that he would not give up even with an unhealthy decision of the directors and that would “fight” for maintaining the leader of the São Paulo Club.
Should be irregularities in a sponsorship contract
However, the leader defined in the farewell to what he considered was the accomplishments of his stage, such as financial planning and responsibility, featuring the signing of sponsorship contracts. In fact, the Civil Police of the State of São Paulo criticized Melo on Thursday for alleged irregularities in a sponsor contract with Bet Digital Betting Company.
According to researchers, the component of the money paid by the company was transferred by the club to a company linked to the PCC, the largest criminal group in the country, an accusation that the sports leader denied. During Melo’s administration, the Corinthians reaped moderate results in both national and international competitions, and the signing of the Memphis Depay, a former Barcelona player, did not serve to straighten the course.
Source: La Verdad
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