Corinthians set debut dates for new kits honouring Invasão Corinthiana | OneFootball

Corinthians intends to unveil its new kits in early May, during two important matches: against Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Libertadores, and against São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is that the team will wear the away shirt in the match against Santa Fe, scheduled for the 6th in Bogotá. The home kit, meanwhile, is expected to make its debut in the Majestoso derby on the 10th at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the 15th round of the Brasileirão.

The new collection will pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the so-called Corinthians Invasion, a historic episode in which around 70,000 fans traveled to Rio de Janeiro to attend the semifinal of the 1976 Brazilian Championship against Fluminense. Initially, the club’s idea was to launch the kit precisely in a match against Fluminense, on April 1, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão, taking advantage of the symbolism of the opponent and the venue, which refer back to the 1976 semifinal.

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However, Nike was unable to complete production in time. The supplier follows the European schedule and usually makes the new materials available only in May.

The main model will be predominantly white, with black details and a crest inspired by the one used in 1976. The second shirt, meanwhile, will bring back the traditional black-and-white striped pattern.

In the historic 1976 Brazilian Championship campaign, Corinthians eliminated Fluminense on penalties, but ended up finishing as runners-up after being defeated by Internacional in the final.

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