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The Corinthians board of directors spoke in an official note on Monday morning, a few hours after the squad was intimidated by the fans on their way back to São Paulo after the 2-1 loss to Fluminense, in Maracaná, by the tenth day of the day. Brazilian Championship.
The fans went to the Guarulhos International Airport and treated the athletes in a very hostile manner, with threats of physical aggression, insults and intimidation. Some players even ran to get on the bus waiting for the delegation.
– We do not believe in intimidation and threats as a way to obtain sports results. The moment demands tranquility, work and co-responsibility. We have full confidence in the group of players that we form. We know the character and professionalism of these athletes, the achievements of which many have been part of the most difficult situations this year – says an extract from the note.
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Corinthians fans surround players at the airport
The athletes of Timão had the protection of the club’s security guards and also of the guards who work at the airport itself. No one was physically assaulted.
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Corinthians fans surround players at the airport
Images from the TV Gazeta report, which was broadcast live at the venue, show several intimidated players, including goalkeeper Cássio, the club’s greatest idol, who was surrounded by security guards.
With nine points, Corinthians occupies the 15th position of the Brazilian Championship after nine games.
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See the full official note:
“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista deeply regrets the scenes that took place last Sunday at Guarulhos International Airport, and emphasizes that it will always ensure the physical integrity of athletes and employees.
This is a year in which we deeply miss Corinthians fans. Not having Fiel pushing us in the stands of Neo Química Arena and Brazil, game after game, is part of a void that we have to urgently get used to.
Whoever has had this side will always feel this absence. But we do not believe in intimidation and threats as a way to achieve sports results.
The moment demands tranquility, work and co-responsibility. We have full confidence in the group of players that we form. We know the character and professionalism of these athletes, the achievements of which many have been part of the most difficult situations this year.
We are confident that the necessary response will be given on the ground. ”
