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The broader implications of these financial struggles are severe, affecting not only labor relations with players and agents but also the club's ability to compete on the field. With debts estimated at around 800 million Brazilian reals, nested within various operational costs and player expenditures, Corinthians now finds itself on a precarious cliff. This mismanagement significantly impacts its capacity to field a top-tier team necessary for success in both domestic and international competitions.