The verse “Champion of champions” in the Corinthians
The verse “Champion of champions” in the Corinthians anthem makes reference to an achievement in 1930, when a match was played between the champion of São Paulo (Corinthians) and the champion of Rio de Janeiro (Vasco): Timão, 3 x 2. Significant dates in the history of Brazil bring back happy memories for Corinthians fans. The club was champion of São Paulo in 1922, the year of the centenary of independence; in 1954, year of the IV centenary of the city of São Paulo; and in 1988, the centennial year of the abolition of slavery; in 2000, in the 500 years of Brazil, the club was world champion... Did you know?