Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Brazilian football team.
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly known as Corinthians, is one of Brazil's most popular and successful football clubs. Based in São Paulo, the club was founded on September 1, 1910, by a group of working-class men inspired by the English team Corinthian Football Club. Corinthians plays its home games at the Arena Corinthians, also known as Neo Química Arena, which has a capacity of over 49,000 spectators. The club's colors are black and white, and they are nicknamed "Timão" (Big Team) and "Fiel" (The Faithful), reflecting their massive and loyal fanbase.
Throughout its history, Corinthians has achieved significant success both domestically and internationally. The club has won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian national league) seven times, with their first victory coming in 1990. They have also claimed the Copa do Brasil (Brazilian Cup) three times and boast an impressive 30 Campeonato Paulista (São Paulo state championship) titles, making them one of the most successful clubs in state competitions.
On the international stage, Corinthians has left its mark by winning the FIFA Club World Cup twice, in 2000 and 2012. The 2012 victory was particularly significant as it followed their first Copa Libertadores title in the same year, cementing their status as one of South America's top clubs. Corinthians has also won the Recopa Sudamericana in 2013, further adding to their international trophy collection.
Corinthians' success and popularity have made them one of Brazil's "Big Four" clubs, alongside São Paulo FC, Palmeiras, and Santos. Their matches against these local rivals, particularly the derby with Palmeiras known as the "Derbi Paulista," are among the most anticipated fixtures in Brazilian football.
The club has a rich history of producing and nurturing talented players who have gone on to achieve success both in Brazil and abroad. Notable players who have worn the Corinthians shirt include Sócrates, Rivelino, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and more recently, Paulinho and Willian.
Corinthians is renowned for its passionate and massive fanbase, often referred to as the "Fiel" (The Faithful). The club's supporters are known for their unwavering support and the impressive atmospheres they create at home matches. This passionate support has helped Corinthians maintain its status as one of Brazil's most popular clubs, with an estimated 30 million fans nationwide.