Corinthians pay tribute to two-time WSL champion in Brasileirão match | OneFootball

On the night of last Thursday (23), Corinthians hosted Remo at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 19th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship and defeated the opponent 3-0. Corinthians’ goals were scored by forwards Yuri Alberto (twice) and Kaio César. The result moved Timão up to seventh place with 27 points — seven wins, six draws, and six losses — with 21 goals scored and 19 conceded.

In addition to the three points, the match was special for surfer Filipe Toledo, who was honored by Corinthians through the Extreme Sports Department during the game. A two-time WSL champion, he was able to watch the match against the team from Pará alongside his family at Timão’s stadium. Before the start of the match, Filipe stepped onto the pitch with his family and took a lap of honor around the field with them.

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Filipe Toledo also received a personalized Corinthians jersey with his name and the number 77, while his children were gifted Gaviões da Fiel outfits, from the club’s main organized supporters’ group.

The fact that he chose the number 77 is directly linked to Corinthians’ history. During his second World Surf League (WSL) world title in 2024, he wore the number 77 jersey in reference to Corinthians’ 1977 Campeonato Paulista title against Ponte Preta, which ended the club’s 23-year trophy drought.

“I chose the number 77 to represent Brazil at the World Surfing Championship. As most people know, 1977 was the year Basílio ended Coringão’s title drought. That’s it. Thanks a lot, and go Corinthians”, he said at the time.

That year, the final was played over three matches and, in the decider at Morumbi, Basílio, in front of more than 100,000 fans, scored one of the most important goals in Timão’s history, securing the state title for Alvinegro.

Filipe Toledo was also at Neo Química Arena in 2024, when he visited the stadium and also received a personalized Timão jersey with the number 77, and was likewise honored by the club’s Extreme Sports Department.

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