Copa Sudamericana (2009)
The club of the people, founded by workers.
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian professional sports club based in São Paulo, in the district of Tatuapé. It is best known for its professional men's football team, which plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the Campeonato Paulista Série A1.
- Year
- 2012
- Tournament
- Copa Libertadores
- Coach
- Tite
- Opponent
- Boca Juniors
- Result
- Champions
- Final Venue
- Estádio do Morumbi / La Bombonera
Lore & Background
Founded in 1910 by five railway workers inspired by the London-based Corinthian Football Club. The club's crest was introduced in 1939 by Francisco Rebolo. Corinthians has played at the Neo Química Arena since 2014. The club has rivalries with Palmeiras, São Paulo, and Santos.
In Their Own Story
The floodlights of Brasília cut through the humid night air as the final whistle approached. The Estádio Nacional was packed with traveling Corinthians fans, their black and white flags waving in unison against the backdrop of the South American sky. On the grass pitch, the players huddled near the goal net, breathless and exhausted from ninety minutes of intense pressure. When the referee finally signaled the end, a roar erupted that could be felt across the capital, marking the moment the trophy was officially theirs.
Reader's Guide
Corinthians has won seven national titles, four Copa do Brasil trophies, two Supercopa do Brasil titles, and a record 31 São Paulo State championships. Internationally, they won the FIFA Club World Championship in 2000 and 2012, the Copa Libertadores in 2012, and a Recopa Sudamericana title.
Did You Know?
- Corinthians is the second most supported club in Brazil, with over 30 million fans.
- The club was valued at $576.9 million by Forbes in 2017, the most valuable in the Americas.
- Corinthians' first match was on 10 September 1910, a 1–0 loss to União da Lapa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Corinthians win the 2009 Copa Sudamericana?
No, Sport Club Corinthians Paulista did not participate in that specific tournament edition. The actual champion of the 2009 Copa Sudamericana was LDU Quito.
What major international title did Corinthians secure instead during this era?
The club achieved its first major CONMEBOL success by winning the 2012 Copa Libertadores under coach Tite. This victory is often mistaken for earlier regional campaigns due to similar timelines.
Who was the manager responsible for Corinthians' continental breakthrough?
Tite provided the tactical guidance that led to the 2012 Libertadores triumph, establishing the team as a serious contender. He was not involved in any 2009 Sudamericana run since the club did not enter.
Why is the 2009 Copa Sudamericana listed incorrectly on some fan sites?
Confusion arises because this period marked the beginning of Corinthians' return to elite international status. Fans often conflate the 2012 Libertadores glory with other regional competitions from that rebuilding phase.
Where was the decisive match for Corinthians' real continental honor played?
The final legs of their true major title were contested at Estádio do Morumbi and La Bombonera against Boca Juniors. This 2012 campaign defines their record, not the 2009 Sudamericana.
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