Overview
- Corinthians announced Fernando Diniz as their new head coach on a contract through the end of the season, unveiling him in a social media video.
- The change follows a 1-0 home defeat to Internacional that extended the winless run to nine games, which club executive Marcelo Paz said showed the team had stopped progressing.
- Diniz is expected to lead the side in the Copa Libertadores group opener against Platense in Argentina this week, with a derby against Palmeiras next in the league.
- Club leaders cite his passing game and youth development track record as a match for a squad that features Memphis Depay, Jesse Lingard, and prospects Breno Bidon and Andre.
- Supporter pressure has intensified as members of Gaviões da Fiel confronted players at the training center, raising the stakes for an immediate lift in results.