The Grêmio anthem, by the way
The Grêmio anthem, by the way, was composed by Lupicínio Rodrigues, one of the greatest composers in the history of Brazilian music and a fan of the club. Lupicínio composed the verse “Even on foot we will go” inspired by a strike by tram conductors in Porto Alegre. Without public transport, Grêmio fans had to walk to Estádio dos Eucaliptos to watch a derby against Internacional. The phrase “With Grêmio wherever Grêmio is” was created by a fan named Salim Nigri and used by Lupicínio... Did you know?