The special event will celebrate Timão’s 113th birthday and is scheduled for Friday, September 1st
Corinthians are finalizing details for a legends match against Real Madrid, scheduled for September at the Neo Química Arena. The special event will celebrate Timão’s 113th birthday and is scheduled for Friday, September 1st.
The match will bring together the 2000 world champions Corinthians, who will face historic players from the Spanish club, including former left back Roberto Carlos, who played for both Corinthians and Real Madrid. Former striker Ronaldo, who also played for both teams, is expected to receive an invitation to participate in the match.
In January 2020, Corinthians held an event at Neo Química Arena to celebrate 20 years of world conquest, bringing together several champion players in 2000, such as Marcelinho Carioca, Vampeta, Ricardinho, Índio, Edílson, Luizão and others.
In the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup, Timão faced Real Madrid at Morumbi, in an exciting group stage match. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with goals from Edilson (twice) and Anelka (twice).
On that occasion, coach Oswaldo de Oliveira, then commander of Corinthians, took the field with a team with: Dida; Índio, João Carlos, Fábio Luciano and Kléber; Rincón and Vampeta; Marcelinho Carioca, Ricardinho and Edilson; Luizao.
In the World Cup campaign, Corinthians beat Real Madrid on penalties and reached the final, where they met Vasco da Gama, and became champions of the competition, which they won for the first time in history.
The final details of the legendary match between Corinthians and Real Madrid are being finalized and fans eagerly await the opportunity to see their idols on the pitch again, remembering glorious moments in the history of both clubs.
Source: Terra
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