Gaviões da Fiel draws thousands to Neo Química Arena for 57th birthday | OneFootball

Gaviões da Fiel held a major celebration last Saturday (4) to mark the 57th anniversary of the founding of Corinthians’ main organized supporters’ group. The event took place in the parking lot of Neo Química Arena, sold out, and brought together thousands of fans for a program featuring concerts, performances by the group’s drum section, and tributes to the organization’s history.

The 57th anniversary celebrations began on July 1, the date of Gaviões’ anniversary, with a samba circle at the supporters’ group headquarters in the Bom Retiro neighborhood, intended for members. This weekend, however, the celebration was expanded and opened to the general public, bringing the party to Corinthians’ home.

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The program lasted more than ten hours and featured performances by the Ritmão drum section, as well as artists such as Salgadinho, MC Hariel, Belo, Sorriso Maroto, and MC Don Juan. Throughout the celebration, the group’s flags, flares, fireworks, and the fans’ traditional chants were ever-present, including the well-known “Poropopó,” often sung in the stands of Neo Química Arena.

During the event, Gaviões da Fiel president Alexandre Domenico thanked the fans, the group’s founders, and everyone involved in organizing the celebration.

“I want to thank all of you for being here, and thank those who made this happen. It wasn’t easy; it took a lot out of us. But, thank God, everything worked out. I also want to thank our founders—thank you very much. You carried this magnificent history.”

He then explained why Neo Química Arena was chosen to host the supporters’ group’s anniversary celebration and highlighted the stadium’s significance in the recent history of both the group and the club.

“It couldn’t have been anywhere else. We had to hold this 57th anniversary celebration here, in our home. It had to be here. This place symbolizes a lot. Our brothers and sisters from Wednesdays and Sundays are here. Suffering, and sometimes happiness too. It was here that we pulled Corinthians, in 2024, out of the relegation zone. You all know that very well.”

In addition to the celebrations, Alexandre Domenico also addressed the political moment Corinthians is going through. In his speech, the Gaviões president highlighted the supporters’ group’s role in the recent developments involving the club’s administration and defended unity among Corinthians supporters.

“Our unity made this possible. Our unity, among all Corinthians supporters, allowed us to bring down three former Corinthians presidents who stained our history. We couldn’t hold a party just for Gaviões da Fiel. We had to throw a party for Corinthians supporters as a whole.

This unity was very important for all of this to happen. Very important. We have several obstacles ahead of us. We are going through a very difficult moment. Corinthians is going through a very difficult moment. But all of us here are the guardians of Corinthians. All of us. We will never let those guys, who know nothing about Corinthians’ history, destroy our history.”

The party marked the end of the special program celebrating Gaviões da Fiel’s 57th anniversary, bringing together supporters from different generations at one of the main symbols of Corinthians’ recent history.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.