Supercopa do Brasil

Lore & Background

The Brazilian Football Confederation announced in 2013 a new edition of the competition was expected to be played in 2015. The revival would only take place in 2020. In honor of O Rei Pelé, who died in 2022, the Supercopa do Brasil was renamed the Supercopa Rei on 31 January 2024. An unofficial competition was played in 1992 between Flamengo (Série A champion) and Paraná (Série B champion), ending in a 2–2 draw with Flamengo winning 4–3 on penalties. In 2018, Corinthians (2017 Série A champion) and Cruzeiro (2017 Copa do Brasil champion) played two friendly matches; Corinthians won the first 2–0 and the second ended 2–2.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights hummed over the pitch as the final whistle approached. The air was thick with tension, a sea of green and white pressing against the red and black. A single touch, a surge forward, and the net rippled. In that moment, the silence broke into roar. It wasn't just another match; it was history written in grass and glory, securing another piece of silverware for the Verdão.

Reader's Guide

The source does not provide details on how to watch or participate beyond noting the competition is organized by CBF.

Did You Know?

• The competition was renamed Supercopa Rei on 31 January 2024 in honor of Pelé.
• An unofficial 1992 edition was played between Flamengo and Paraná, with Flamengo winning on penalties.
• In 2018, Corinthians and Cruzeiro played two friendly matches as an unofficial Super Cup.