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Corinthians sponsorship controversy

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2026-08-13 22:17 UTC → 2026-08-14 18:15 UTC · added removed

Brazilian football club Sport Club Corinthians Paulista entered a sponsorship agreement with the adult-content platform Fatal Fans. The contract, valued at R$ 22 million through 2027 with potential extensions, involves placing the brand name on the team’s jersey. jersey and shorts for the men’s, futsal, and basketball teams. The deal drew immediate criticism for exposing a broad audience, including women and children, to adult-oriented services. Following the announcement, a complaint from Councilor Keit Lima, the Brazilian São Paulo Public Ministry (MP-SP) opened an a civil inquiry to investigate whether the partnership. The partnership violates the rights of children and adolescents by promoting sexualization or the objectification of women. A central focus of the investigation is examining whether Fatal Fans possesses adequate tools employs secure age-verification mechanisms to verify user age and prevent minors from accessing the platform. Authorities have site. The MP-SP has requested documentation regarding safety assessments, risk analyses, and the full sponsorship contract. contract, media plans, and digital forensics to analyze the platform’s safety tools. Additionally, technical experts will examine the club’s social media channels for compliance, and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has been called upon to provide information regarding the platform’s data handling and previous audits. Political figures have also weighed in, with Senator Damares Alves condemning the partnership for treating “bodies of women as merchandise.” Alves has formally requested explanations from the Lula administration, specifically the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, citing potential violations of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent.

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  1. 2026-08-14 18:15 UTC Corinthians sponsorship controversy
  2. 2026-08-13 22:17 UTC Corinthians sponsorship controversy

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