Corinthians

The Case For Them

Here is the argument for Corinthians: Brazil, Brazil Serie A, and a ground called Neo Química Arena. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following Brazil Serie A means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Brazil becomes part of your week.

• Old enough to matter

  1910 is the founding date, old enough that the club has survived a war, a rebuild and at least one financial scare, young enough that the good years are still in living memory.

• Nothing won, everything to play for

  The trophy cabinet is a shelf and a rumour. Supporting Corinthians is a bet on a first, not a return to former glories.

• Proper ground

  Neo Química Arena takes roughly 48,205, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.