Corinthians launched their new 2024 jerseys on Thursday night, embracing an anti-racism theme. The primary jersey features a white base with black gradients on the sleeves and hem, while the second kit is entirely black, including the club emblem, and carries the message “We are together and mixed” inside the collar.
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The team will sport the black jersey in their next game against Fortaleza at Neo Química Arena on Saturday. The jerseys go on sale Friday, though the club has yet to announce the prices.
AS NOVAS CAMISAS DO TIMÃO! ✊🏾
📸 José Manoel Idalgo#VesteALuta#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/JbdCuECSoC
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) May 3, 2024
The launch event, titled “Our history is a black page,” took place at Parque São Jorge. It was attended by board members, legends like Zé Maria and Wladimir, and the women’s team. The men’s team players were absent due to travel logistics.
OS NOVOS UNIFORMES DO CORINTHIANS!!!!!! 🖤#VesteALuta#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/rMyJ8XW7B8
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) May 2, 2024
Corinthians, in partnership with Nike and other entities, is implementing racial literacy programs for all club personnel and launching a scholarship initiative on May 15 to provide 20 young black individuals with four-year business administration degrees.
An official highlighted the significance of the jerseys and the event: “Being part of this event, we are against everything that has been happening. Corinthians is always engaged in all types of action. I hope this will create an even larger segment so that we can always be doing this,” adding, “Favorite shirt? I already have it, the black one…”
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.