It is estimated 30,000 Corinthians fans are in Japan to support the Brazilian club in the Club World Cup.
Jogo bonito —
It is estimated 30,000 Corinthians fans are in Japan to support the Brazilian club in the Club World Cup.
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Back in Sao Paulo, fans of the Brazilian club were determined to join in the celebrations after the Copa Libertadores winners reached the Club World Cup final with a 1-0 semifinal win over Al-Ahly.
Sao Paulo celebrations —
Back in Sao Paulo, fans of the Brazilian club were determined to join in the celebrations after the Copa Libertadores winners reached the Club World Cup final with a 1-0 semifinal win over Al-Ahly.
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"I'm conscious 30 million supporters need to be made happy," said Corinthians coach Tite ahead of the semifinal against Al-Ahly.
Corinthians fan wall —
"I'm conscious 30 million supporters need to be made happy," said Corinthians coach Tite ahead of the semifinal against Al-Ahly.
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A Corinthians fans shows off his tattoo with the emblem of the team in Sao Paulo.
Ink art —
A Corinthians fans shows off his tattoo with the emblem of the team in Sao Paulo.
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Some 15,000 Corinthians supporters waved banners, set off fireworks and blocked roads at Sao Paulo's main airport as the team set off for Japan.
Rousing sendoff —
Some 15,000 Corinthians supporters waved banners, set off fireworks and blocked roads at Sao Paulo's main airport as the team set off for Japan.
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Hundred of fans followed the team bus from the Corinthians training camp to the airport.
Corinthians procession —
Hundred of fans followed the team bus from the Corinthians training camp to the airport.
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As well as the flags, banners and scarves, no Brazilian group of supporters would be complete without a drummer.
Pounding out the beat —
As well as the flags, banners and scarves, no Brazilian group of supporters would be complete without a drummer.
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If you have made the trek to Japan to watch your club play in the Club World Cup it makes sense to watch the team at every available opportunity -- even at training sessions.
24/7 support —
If you have made the trek to Japan to watch your club play in the Club World Cup it makes sense to watch the team at every available opportunity -- even at training sessions.
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After the 1-0 semifinal win over Ah-Ahly, the Corinthians players applaud their travelling fans in the Toyota stadium
Obrigado —
After the 1-0 semifinal win over Ah-Ahly, the Corinthians players applaud their travelling fans in the Toyota stadium
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European teams have won the last five editions of the Club World Cup. But Corinthians, who are coached by Tite, go into Sunday's final with plenty of confidence given they were the first unbeaten winners of the Libertadores Cup since 1978.
European domination —
European teams have won the last five editions of the Club World Cup. But Corinthians, who are coached by Tite, go into Sunday's final with plenty of confidence given they were the first unbeaten winners of the Libertadores Cup since 1978.
Corinthians will play European Champions League winners Chelsea in Sunday's final. Chelsea reached the final after beating Mexican club Monterrey in Yokohama, with Juan Mata scoring the opening goal for the English Premier League side in a 3-1 win.
South America vs. Europe —
Corinthians will play European Champions League winners Chelsea in Sunday's final. Chelsea reached the final after beating Mexican club Monterrey in Yokohama, with Juan Mata scoring the opening goal for the English Premier League side in a 3-1 win.
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Paulinho -- full name Jose Paulo Bezerra Maciel Junior -- played in Europe for clubs in Lithuania and Poland as a teenager before returning home, where he made his name at Corinthians.
Corinthians star man —
Paulinho -- full name Jose Paulo Bezerra Maciel Junior -- played in Europe for clubs in Lithuania and Poland as a teenager before returning home, where he made his name at Corinthians.
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