The Morumbi team lost 6-0 to Fluminense this Thursday (27), worsening one of the worst crises in its history; petition calls for the president’s resignation
He is experiencing one of the most turbulent moments of his recent administration. One day after suffering a historic 6-0 defeat to , at Maracanã, football director Carlos Belmonte handed over his position this Friday (28). In addition to him, Nelson Marques Ferreira and Fernando Bracalle Ambrogi also left their roles in the football department. The departure of the three was confirmed by the club in an official statement. According to the statement, executive Rui Costa and the coordinator remain responsible for running football and planning for 2026.
The crisis in command of the department was already emerging. The relationship between Belmonte and the president was strained, worsened by the arrival of superintendent Marcio Carlomagno at the CT of Barra Funda, in October. Carlomagno began to assume strategic responsibilities that previously belonged to Belmonte, weakening his daily role at the club. The defeat in Rio de Janeiro, however, accelerated the manager’s decision, who had been losing ground and had shown no intention of resigning until then.
Parallel to the changes in football, the political environment in São Paulo became even more tense. This Friday morning, opposition advisors started a petition calling for President Julio Casares to resign. The group maintains that there is reckless management and believes that the document can also attract support from members of the situation, which would be divided.
“IF CASARES HAS A LITTLE LITTLE DIGNITY, HE NEEDS TO RESIGN” – asks the São Paulo board after the defeat suffered by Fluminense
— Jovem Pan Esportes (@JovemPanEsporte)
The movement occurs amid internal disagreements. Carlos Belmonte’s political group, with around 40 members, may join the request, as the former director was on a collision course with Casares and stopped attending some games, including the defeat to Fluminense.
Financial problems and exhaustion with the fans
The critical sporting moment adds to a delicate financial scenario. São Paulo’s debt already exceeds R$1 billion and, even with the recent creation of a fund to reorganize its accounts, the club has once again resorted to bank loans — the most recent worth R$25 million. Players have complained about delays in payment of image rights, which last for two months. After the defeat, the midfielder publicly charged the board, asking for greater management responsibility.
Off the field, the relationship between Casares and the fans deteriorated. Morumbis’ walls were spray-painted after the defeat to Fluminense, and protests have taken place in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. Fans question the president’s absence from recent matches, although he has participated in external events, such as Formula 1 and a talk at the CBF. Furthermore, the decision to send games away from Morumbi generated criticism and fueled speculation that the club is trying to avoid more forceful demonstrations.
