Poropopó, the Corinthians chant that spread worldwide, traced back to 1987 | OneFootball

The poropopó chant, born in the 1980s, has become a defining sound for Corinthians, binding the stadium in shared joy and hope on matchdays at Neo Química Arena.

According to Globo.com, the chant’s roots were traced with the help of historians, players and supporters, who view it as more than a song, a gesture of unity in the stands.

Corinthians historian Fernando Wanner places its first outing at Pacaembu in 1987 during a Campeonato Paulista match, and says records credit Corinthians supporters with authorship.

The call rolled from Pacaembu to Morumbi, then grew louder at Neo Química Arena, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic. Months without crowds sharpened the sense of longing, and poropopó returned as a release and a rallying cry in key moments of recent seasons.

Right-back Matheuzinho, reflecting on 2024, recalled a bleak seven-month spell followed by nine emphatic league wins, and said that period underlined the need for an even stronger connection with the fans.

Today the rhythm is a recognised Corinthians hallmark and is heard at every home game, its beat now familiar far beyond Brazil.

Source: Globo.com

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