Corinthians' first idol was Neco
Corinthians' first idol was Neco. He played in the 1910s and 1920s and was marked by a strong temper. Once, in a derby against Palestra Itália, he took off the strap of his shorts to attack the goalkeeper Alviverde. Once, Neco robbed the Corinthians headquarters and took home balls, trophies and other belongings. Because of debts, the team ran the risk of having their assets seized. The robbery, then, was a way to keep everything safe... Did you know?