Taylor Swift's Unlikely Connection to Brazilian Soccer Team Corinthians

Strategic Insights -

Corinthians, a popular Brazilian soccer club, is said to have an unbeaten streak in matches played around the release dates of Taylor Swift's albums since 2006. This superstition, which started as a joke, has become a significant part of the club's culture, with fans considering Swift an honorary supporter. The connection is believed to have been strengthened after Swift's concerts in Brazil in 2012 and 2023, where she performed in front of thousands of her fans. Corinthians fans have even worn Swift costumes during games and have jokingly invited her to join their festivities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Corinthians has gone unbeaten in all but one game played right before each of Taylor Swift's album releases since 2006, and all but one right after.
  • The club has a 13-7 win-draw record in such instances, with some victories coming against rival Palmeiras.
  • Fans have created memes and montages of Swift wearing Corinthians' colors, black and white.
  • The superstition has grown stronger after Swift's concerts in Brazil in 2012 and 2023.
  • Corinthians fans have even worn Swift costumes during games and have jokingly invited her to join their festivities in the Sao Paulo Carnival.
  • The connection between Swift and Corinthians is believed to be mystical, with fans feeling a strong passion for both the singer and the club.
  • Fans have adapted their narrative to include Swift even after the club's defeats last year, saying "what actually happened was that we were doing so badly last year that not even Taylor could save us."

Statistics:

  • 2006: The year in which Corinthians' unbeaten streak around Taylor Swift's album releases began.
  • 13-7: Corinthians' win-draw record in matches played right before and after Taylor Swift's album releases.
  • 1: The number of games Cowboys lost after a Swift concert in Sao Paulo.
  • 22: Matches played by Corinthians this season before the release of Taylor Swift's new album on October 3.
  • 26: Points earned by Corinthians after 22 matches this season.
  • 10: Matches won by Corinthians against rival Palmeiras in the Série A.
  • 2022: The year in which Corinthians-linked samba school jokingly invited Taylor Swift to join their festivities in the Sao Paulo Carnival.
  • 2023: The year Taylor Swift performed six concerts in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo during the Eras Tour.
  • 45: The age of lawyer Sidney Abreu, who will watch part of the game on Friday in hopes Taylor Swift attends and brings good luck to Corinthians.

Sources:

  • [AP News](https://apnews.com/hub/soccer)