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As the political tension escalated, new allegations and testimonies emerged, further implicating Marcelinho in issues that damaged the club's reputation. This created an untenable situation for Augusto Melo, who found it increasingly difficult to support his ally amidst growing dissent from significant figures in the management team, including the club’s legal director, Vinícius Casconi. Pressures from internal factions within the organization, as well as looming external threats of impeachment votes scheduled for Monday, necessitated a decisive response to restore confidence among supporters.