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Corinthians navigated significant internal challenges. A period marked by a rough early season saw the club's management grapple with pressure from fans and unproductive performances. The leadership under president Augusto Melo, shaped by the severe misjudgments of previous strategies, especially during an unfortunate January transfer window, led to severe criticism. However, the transformation began when the political struggles within the club were set aside, allowing the football operations to flourish under more pragmatic and data-driven decisions.