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| Corinthians Paulista | |
|---|---|
| Clubname | Sport Club |
| Fullname | Sport Club Corinthians Paulista |
| Nickname | Timão, Alvinegro, Fiel |
| Founded | 1 September 1910 |
| Ground | Arena Corinthians |
| Capacity | 49,205 |
| Chairman | Andrés Sanchez |
| Manager | Vítor Pereira |
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A |
Corinthians Paulista is a professional football club based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded on 1 September 1910. The club is one of the most successful and popular institutions in South American sport, with major achievements in national and international competitions and a large, devoted fan base. Corinthians has played influential roles in Brazilian football through iconic players, historic rivalries, and significant contributions to stadium development and youth training.
Founded by a group influenced by English amateur teams and inspired by a touring Corinthian F.C. side, the club quickly rose through Campeonato Paulista competitions in the early 20th century. In the 1930s and 1950s Corinthians featured stars who contested titles against rivals from Palestra Itália, Palmeiras, and Santos FC, including clashes involving Pelé and Sócrates in later decades. The 1970s saw the emergence of the "Democracia Corinthiana" movement linked to figures such as Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira and Wladimir, which intersected with Brazil’s broader political transition during the end of the Brazilian military government era. International prominence grew after winning continental honors in the 2000s, with managers like Tite and Mano Menezes shaping modern tactical identity. The club’s history includes landmark matches at venues such as the former Pacaembu Stadium and participation in tournaments like the Copa Libertadores and FIFA Club World Cup.
Corinthians plays home matches at Arena Corinthians, built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and located in the Itaquera district of São Paulo. The complex replaced long-term use of the historic Estádio do Pacaembu and underwent construction phases involving partnerships with Odebrecht and local authorities. Facilities associated with the club include training centers used by squads and youth teams, sometimes in proximity to the urban transport hubs like Estação Corinthians-Itaquera on the São Paulo Metro. The stadium has hosted high-profile fixtures against international clubs such as Real Madrid, Chelsea F.C., and Manchester United in friendlies and continental play, and it meets standards set by CONMEBOL and FIFA for major competitions.
The club’s supporters, often called "Fiel", maintain intense loyalty manifest in organized groups such as Gaviões da Fiel and matchday traditions at derbies and national fixtures. Cultural associations link Corinthians with neighborhoods across São Paulo (city), and notable public figures including Pelé-era stars, musicians, and politicians have been associated with matches and commemorations. Popular chants, tifos, and banners appear alongside media coverage from outlets like Globo and sports programs that follow Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Historical moments, including protests and celebrations, have been covered in documentaries and features produced by broadcasters such as ESPN Brasil.
The club’s principal derbies include fierce contests with Palmeiras, known as the "Derby Paulista", and with São Paulo FC and Santos FC in state and national competitions. Matches against Palmeiras often attract large attendances and intense media scrutiny from outlets like Rede Bandeirantes and TV Cultura, reflecting sociocultural divides across supporter bases. Internationally, high-profile continental clashes in Copa Libertadores and friendly fixtures against European clubs such as FC Barcelona and Juventus F.C. have added to competitive narratives. Rivalry matches frequently feature tactical battles involving managers like Tite and Luiz Felipe Scolari across different eras.
Historic players who wore the club’s kit include Rivelino, Marcelinho Carioca, Neto, and Casagrande, while recent squads featured internationals such as Cássio Ramos and Paulinho. Managers who have led the team include Tite, Mano Menezes, and Dorival Júnior, each contributing to continental campaigns and domestic titles. Administrative figures, presidents, and directors have included personalities like Andrés Sanchez and other club executives involved in major decisions on transfers, stadium projects, and commercial partnerships with brands and corporate entities. The squad structure has integrated Brazilian internationals who later moved to clubs in Europe such as FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur.
The club’s trophy cabinet features multiple Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles, numerous Campeonato Paulista championships, and victories in major continental competitions including the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup. Records held by the club include long unbeaten runs in state competitions and high-attendance fixtures at venues like Maracanã Stadium when facing rivals in cup finals. Individual player records highlight top scorers such as Cláudio, appearance leaders like Wladimir, and goalkeeper achievements including Cássio’s performances in continental finals.
The club’s youth academy has produced talents who became national and international stars, with graduates moving to clubs such as Internazionale, AC Milan, and top Brazilian sides. Development pathways emphasize participation in tournaments like the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior and partnerships with regional clubs and scouting networks across São Paulo (state). Academy graduates have been selected for national teams including Brazil national football team age-group sides, and the club maintains youth coaching staff experienced in player transition to professional squads.