Palmeiras congratulate Corinthians and hail São Paulo derby on 116th anniversary

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·1 September 2026

Palmeiras congratulate Corinthians and hail São Paulo derby on 116th anniversary

Palmeiras have congratulated rivals Corinthians on their 116th anniversary, posting on X in a message that described their rivalry as the world’s biggest derby.

According to Globo.com, the note came in reply to a Corinthians post marking the club’s founding date.

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Palmeiras’ message also wished for many more memorable chapters in the fixture between the clubs.

The friendly exchange followed a similar gesture six days earlier, when Corinthians marked Palmeiras’ 112th anniversary in comparable fashion.

On that occasion, Corinthians responded to a birthday post from Palmeiras and likewise praised the importance of the São Paulo clássico, wishing the rivalry a long life.

Source: Globo.com

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