The Electoral Commission of Corinthians published the list of approved presidential candidates for the upcoming club election, leaving Sérgio Janikian out due to a past tax crime conviction. The decision blocks his Chapa 28 ticket ahead of the vote scheduled for November 28 at Parque São Jorge, as reported by Meu Timão.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Squad Planning Stalled: Contract renewals for nine players whose deals expire at the end of the year remain tied to the incoming presidential administration’s priorities.
- Market Restrictions: Financial liabilities and ongoing transfer bans place intense pressure on whichever candidate assumes leadership for the 2027–2029 triennium.
- Electoral Uncertainty: With legal challenges underway, the final composition of the November ballot remains subject to immediate judicial reviews.
Electoral Commission Bars Chapa 28 Ticket Over Tax Conviction
The Electoral Commission of the Deliberative Council moved to exclude Sérgio Janikian from the presidential race, pointing to a second-instance conviction for tax-related offenses handed down by the Court of Justice of Santa Catarina (TJ-SC) in July 2026. The governing body applied rules derived from the General Sports Law to deny the registration of the candidate, who previously served as football director in 2015 under former president Roberto de Andrade, UOL reported.
Sergio Janikian protocolou sua candidatura à presidência do Corinthians nesta quinta-feira (15), durante visita ao Parque São Jorge. O conselheiro trienal concorre pela Chapa 28, denominada Corinthians de Verdade, com Antonio Jorge Rachid Junior como candidato à primeira… pic.twitter.com/0ofW3DNzOj
Janikian strongly contested the ruling, characterizing the exclusion as an attempt to protect established internal structures. Speaking to Rádio Bandeirantes, the candidate maintained that no definitive final judgment existed and called the measure a unilateral decision by the Deliberative Council’s leadership.
“Fico triste com isso. Fica claro que tem pessoas que querem a manutenção do atual sistema. Todos sabem que sou íntegro e honesto. Expliquei diversas vezes que não havia trânsito em julgado, havia falha processual, mas o sistema não quer que mudemos,” explained Janikian.
Legal Defense Secures Decision Annulment in Santa Catarina Court
Shortly after the Electoral Commission released its restrictive ruling, legal representatives for the candidate secured a counterweight from the judicial system. The 5th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Justice of Santa Catarina unanimously accepted a motion for clarification that effectively annulled the previous condemnation.
The defense argued successfully that procedural flaws—specifically the lack of adequate defense opportunities during a virtual session held in July—invalidated the prior ruling, with the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina also offering a favorable opinion toward annulment. Armed with this judicial reversal, Janikian’s legal team intends to appeal the Electoral Commission’s rejection in order to restore ballot eligibility.
| Ticket / Slate | Presidential Candidate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chapa 08 – Integridade | José Augusto Cardoso Mendes | Confirmed |
| Chapa 09 – Basta | Ilmar Schiavenato | Confirmed |
| Chapa 27 – Transforma Corinthians | André Castro | Confirmed |
| Chapa Todo Dia Pelo Corinthians | Rozallah Santoro | Confirmed |
| Chapa 28 – Corinthians de Verdade | Sérgio Janikian | Barred (Under Appeal) |
November Ballot and Squad Planning Pressures Ahead
With the exclusion currently contested, four presidential tickets remain officially cleared for the November 28 election: José Augusto Cardoso Mendes, Ilmar Schiavenato, André Castro, and Rozallah Santoro. The winning candidate will assume control for the 2027–2029 triennium, inheriting a complex institutional landscape.
Officials managing the transition emphasized that major roster decisions regarding internal assets and loaned players like Allan, Matheus Pereira, and Kaio César require consensus among the slates to protect future planning, operating against a backdrop of severe financial obligations and ongoing league relegation battles.
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