Court upholds Corinthians’ sentence to pay pension to former player until age 75 By Jeronimo Santos
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The 8th Turma of Tribunal Regional of Trabalho of the 2nd Região confirmed the conviction of Corinthians to pay compensation and pension to the former base player Kauê Moreira of Souza. The total value remains at approximately R$2.5 million, according to calculation by lawyer Filipe Rino. The second instance decision modifies some values in relation to the first instance conviction, but extends the pension payment period until Kauê turns 75 years old.
The judges changed the structure of compensation after analyzing appeals presented by both the former athlete’s defense and the club. Compensation for moral damages increased from R$50,000 to R$200,000. Simultaneamente, compensation for material damages corresponding to 12 months’ salary was established, totaling R$144 thousand based on the salary of R$12 thousand recorded in 2021.
Mudanças on pension and extended term
The main change concerns the calculation of the monthly pension. In the first instance, full salary payment had been fixed until the player was 35 years old. Agora, the judges reduced the monthly amount to 15% of the R$12,000 salary, resulting in R$1,800 per month. Entretanto, significantly extended the payment period until the age of 75, according to life expectancy for men according to the Instituto Brasileiro mortality table of Geografia and Estatística (IBGE). The total amount of the pension will be paid in a single payment by Corinthians.
Histórico of the lesion and trajectory of Kauê
Kauê arrived at Corinthians in April 2019, at the age of 18, signing an initially two-year contract, later extended until 2022. Iniciou’s trajectory in the youth categories after stints with Taboão of Serra, São Bernardo and São Paulo. The player was loaned to Oeste in 2019 and 2020, for five months.
In April 2021, during training at Corinthians’s base, Kauê suffered a sprain in his right knee. Subsequent diagnosis revealed fibroscar thickening of the medial collateral ligament and patellar tendinopathy, an overuse injury that affects the patellar tendon. Passou for physiotherapy sessions and infiltrations to control pain. A first surgery took place in March 2022. The former athlete was also loaned to Marcílio Dias from Santa Catarina, but was unable to perform.
Mesmo after surgical intervention, physical limitations persisted. Kauê’s defense alleges medical negligence due to inadequate treatment, with the injury worsening due to the lack of appropriate surgery in the following months. A second surgery was only performed in July 2023, without resulting in significant improvements. In April 2024, Corinthians did not renew his contract, and Kauê left the club at the age of 24.
Impactos in everyday activities
Como As a result of the chronic injury that was not adequately treated, Kauê began to have significant difficulties in performing basic daily tasks:
- Subir and down stairs
- Andar on bike
- Dirigir automobile
- Praticar physical exercises of any intensity
From 2021 to April 2024, a critical period between the ages of 20 and 23, Kauê did not play any professional matches. At the Corinthians base, the midfielder only participated in 13 matches, without scoring goals and without the opportunity to train with the professional squad.
Possibilidades feature and next steps
Corinthians has the right to appeal against the second instance decision to Tribunal Superior of Trabalho (TST). Conforme club information, the institution intends to appeal against the conviction. Enquanto awaits possible judgment of the extraordinary appeal, the current decision of the 8th Turma of TRT-2 remains in force.
The sentence marks the end of a journey that Kauê wanted to make professional in football. The former player, currently 25 years old, bears the consequences of the injury suffered during his time in the Corinthians youth ranks, a period in which he claims to have received inadequate treatment from the institution.
