Ex-São Paulo president Casares sues club over expulsion, alleges political plot

Former São Paulo FC president Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva (Casares) has filed a lawsuit against the club after being expelled, contesting accusations of reckless management and claiming he was the target of a 'political plot'. The case is in early stages; the club has not yet responded publicly. This is a domestic sports governance dispute with no direct market or geopolitical implications.