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Julio Casares investigation, expulsion, and legal challenges
Overview
Following his expulsion from São Paulo FC on 9 September 2026, former president Julio Casares has initiated legal actions to contest the decision. On 29 September, Casares filed a lawsuit against the club to overturn his removal, alleging that the expulsion was the result of a “trama política” (political plot). He continues to deny reckless management, maintaining that the undocumented funds—estimated between R$ 6.95 million and R$ 7 million—were used for cash prize payments related to club titles. His legal team also seeks to validate his corporate card reporting and demands that the club provide evidence of actual resource diversion.
In response to Casares’ lawsuit, São Paulo FC has filed a legal contestation, describing his arguments as “hallucinations” and accusing him of attempting to shift responsibility onto third parties. The club’s defense maintains that Casares previously admitted to using the corporate card for personal luxury items, medical expenses, and other private costs, and noted that independent audits flagged significant financial movements lacking sufficient documentation.
In parallel, the Court of Justice of São Paulo (TJSP) has issued rulings regarding the ongoing criminal investigations. On 22 September, the court rejected two motions from Casares’ defense. One request sought to allow his legal team to participate in witness testimonies alongside the Civil Police and prosecutors, while a Habeas Corpus petition challenged the eligibility of the prosecutors involved. The court ruled that the prosecutors are authorized to work with the Civil Police and stated that the defense will only be permitted to participate in the next phase of the proceedings.
The club’s leadership remains under scrutiny, facing separate investigations into VIP box ticket sales and the rejection of the 2025 accounts, despite a reported R$ 56 million surplus.
Entities
Julio Casares · São Paulo FC · São Paulo Futebol Clube · Ministério Público · Civil Police
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Julio Casares resigned from the associate board and the Deliberative and Consultative Councils of São Paulo Futebol Clube.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The resignation was announced on Wednesday (29) before an Ethics and Discipline Committee hearing that could lead to his expulsion.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Casares alleged he faced persecution, personal attacks, and a hostile political environment within the club.
- [● 3 SOURCES] By resigning, Julio Casares avoided the conclusion of the disciplinary process that could have expelled him from the club’s associate body.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ethics Commission unanimously recommended the expulsion of Júlio Casares from the São Paulo FC membership.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The commission recommended that Casares reimburse the club for funds proven to have been used for personal expenses.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ethics Commission identified R$ 7 million in cash withdrawals made by Casares.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately R$ 1 million was spent using the corporate card, with only about half being reimbursed to the club.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The report identified personal use of club resources for luxury goods, restaurants, beauty salons, medical expenses, and pet shops.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Casares claims the withdrawn funds were used for football-related expenses, including athlete bonuses.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Júlio Casares claims his expulsion from São Paulo FC was the result of a political plot.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigations identified R$ 11 million in withdrawals during Casares' tenure.
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesSão Paulo FC contests lawsuit filed by former president Julio Casares
São Paulo FC has legally contested a lawsuit by former president Julio Casares, labeling his claims of political conspiracy as “hallucinations” amid allegations of undocumented withdrawals and personal use of a
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesJúlio Casares sues São Paulo FC to overturn expulsion
Former São Paulo FC president Júlio Casares is suing the club to annul his expulsion, claiming his removal was a political plot and defending R$ 11 million in withdrawals as legitimate prize payments.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesJulio Casares' defense loses court challenges in club investigation
The Court of Justice of São Paulo rejected defense requests by former São Paulo FC president Julio Casares regarding investigations into alleged financial and contractual irregularities.
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[SPORTS] 15 sourcesSão Paulo FC expels former president Júlio Casares
São Paulo FC's Deliberative Council has expelled former president Júlio Casares following allegations of reckless management, including R$ 7 million in unexplained withdrawals and improper corporate card use.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesSão Paulo FC Ethics Commission recommends expelling Júlio Casares
São Paulo FC's Ethics Commission has unanimously recommended expelling former president Júlio Casares and requiring him to reimburse the club for personal use of funds.
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[SPORTS] 12 sourcesJulio Casares Resigns from São Paulo FC Council Amid Ethics Probe
Julio Casares quit his São Paulo FC council seat and membership to avoid an ethics hearing, claiming his defense was blocked, as investigations into alleged financial mismanagement continue.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesFormer São Paulo FC president Julio Casares denies theft allegations
Julio Casares, ex‑president of São Paulo FC, denies theft accusations, says he never stole club money, admits personal use of corporate card later reimbursed, and blames internal politics for the scandal.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesJulio Casares misused São Paulo FC corporate card
Ex‑president Julio Casares spent about R$1 million on São Paulo FC’s corporate card, refunded part of it, resigned after impeachment, and now faces theft and money‑laundering investigations.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesFormer São Paulo FC president Julio Casares faces investigation over alleged million‑real cash withdrawals
Julio Casares, ex‑president of São Paulo FC, is investigated for monthly cash withdrawals of about R$ 100 k, totaling roughly R$ 11 million, with claims of unaccounted funds; he denies any wrongdoing.
Sources
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