Football is the popular sport, both in terms of participants and spectators, in São Paulo. São Paulo has several of Brazil's significant football clubs, and the city is home to many football clubs.
History
Clubs There are many successful football clubs in São Paulo.
+ Football Club League Venue Established SE PalmeirasSérie AAllianz Parque 43,600 (39,660 record)1914 SC CorinthiansSérie AArena Corinthians 48,234 (63,267 record)1910 São Paulo FCSérie AMorumbi Stadium 67,428 (138,032 record)1930 PortuguesaSérie CCanindé Stadium 19,717 (25,000 record)1920 JuventusCampeonato Paulista Série A2Rua Javari Stadium 7,200 (9,000 record)1924 NacionalCampeonato Paulista Série A3Nicolau Alayon Stadium 9,500 (22,000 record)1919 Barcelona ECCampeonato Paulista Série BNicolau Alayon Stadium 9,500 (22,000 record)2004
Honours Brazil football champion SE Palmeiras: (8) SC Corinthians: (7) São Paulo FC: (6)
São Paulo derby Corinthians (São Paulo) vs. Palmeiras (São Paulo) The Derby Paulista Corinthians (São Paulo) vs. São Paulo (São Paulo) The Majestic (Majestoso) Palmeiras (São Paulo) vs. São Paulo (São Paulo) The King Strike (Choque-Rei)
Stadia Pacaembu Stadium: Hosted the 1950 FIFA World Cup Opening Match Arena Corinthians: Hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup Opening Match Allianz Parque Morumbi Stadium
See also Football in Brazil Football in Rio de Janeiro
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