Gabriel Paulista raised concerns over late payments at Corinthians

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Corinthians defender Gabriel Paulista criticised the club’s board after the team’s eighth consecutive Serie A defeat, saying players and employees were not being paid on time. He said he had offered financial help to teammates who need it, particularly younger players, and said the situation outside the pitch was affecting the squad.

Corinthians are in 16th place after 30 league matches, according to one report. The club has not responded in the reports provided, and Paulista’s claims remain unaddressed there.

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