Corinthians given award for anti-racism initiative at Neo Química Arena | OneFootball

Corinthians received recognition at the 2026 edition of Confut Sudamericana for an anti-racism initiative developed by the club. The campaign “There’s no place for racism” was chosen as the winner in the category for best sustainable or inclusive social action.

The initiative emerged after an incident of racism was recorded at Neo Química Arena during a Brazilian Championship derby. On that occasion, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, then a Palmeiras player, was the target of racist abuse coming from the stands.

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As the person responsible for the insults was not identified, Corinthians decided to turn the episode into an awareness campaign. A seat located in the West Stand was removed indefinitely and replaced with a sticker reading, “Here, racism has no place.” The area also began featuring a QR code through which fans can access educational materials related to fighting racism.

The campaign was developed by Corinthians itself in partnership with the agencies End to End and Área 23. The action also took place amid the sporting consequences of the episode, as the club was punished over the incident and had to close off the Lower West subsection for the derby against São Paulo, played on May 10.

The Confut Sudamericana awards seek to highlight work and initiatives capable of generating impact and contributing to the development of South American football. The event includes clubs, companies, professionals, and projects linked to the sports industry in different countries across the continent.

In this year’s edition, the winners were determined based on two criteria. The evaluation of a specialized jury accounted for two-thirds of the decision, while the popular vote made up the remaining third.

With the award, Corinthians had its anti-racism initiative recognized among the standout projects presented in the competition, reinforcing the use of actions inside the stadium as a tool for raising awareness and combating discrimination.

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