Corinthians were one of the clubs to submit proposals and questions regarding the Financial Fair Play scheme within the deadline set by the CBF (this Friday). A draft document will be submitted to a team of experts this week, with the document expected to be finalized by the 26th and the measures set to remain in effect next year.
Corinthians’ main concern is the requirement that the average salary of the professional team remain equal to the average for the next three months after implementation of the program. In addition to the minimum investment obligation corresponding to the proceeds from the sale of the athlete, operational issues, i.e. further delays, may occur.
One of the main questions being raised is how gloves paid to athletes who are not currently under contract will be treated. Whether acquisition or sale compensation can occur in the same window. How are installments of tax transactions handled? How long will the imposed restrictions last?
Corinthians also points to the difficulties of the planned periodic calculation with checkpoints by the CBF itself, which will take effect from January 1, 2026. The main reasons are the use of unaudited balance sheets at the beginning of the year and the need to standardize accounting practices.
The club has warned the CBF that discrepancies in tax information could result in unfair penalties and suggested that the fair play standard be subject to the same rules that apply to installment payments.
Other questions on Corinthian’s side relate to possible penalties for losses in excess of prescribed limits and the framework for awards to cast members, which are typically negotiated separately from employment and image contracts.
The Board of Directors of the Sao Jorge Park Club sent a letter of inquiry late Friday night this week through its former finance director Rosala Santoro, an engineer and financial expert with experience in banking institutions such as Safra Bank and Itau Bank. CBF promised to respond on Monday.
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