Nike and Corinthians pay homage to Ronaldo
2009 was a historic year for Corinthians. One of the biggest clubs in Brazil, he had the luxury of signing Ronaldo. After passing through Milan, with more injuries than titles, the striker returned to his country to finish his career in the best possible way.
Such was the rage and the effect caused by Ronaldo to Timão, that in the year of his arrival Corinthians was champion of the Paulista Tournament and the Brazilian Cup. Being a determinant in the titles, the historic Brazilian striker could meet again with part of the level he knew how to deploy in Real Madrid; Barcelona; among others.
This legacy is still fresh in the memory of fans and ten years after his arrival, Nike and Corinthians pay tribute to Ronaldo. The brand and the Timão presented the new shirt of the club, which has several details in honor of the striker. Nine black lines are on the front of the jacket, a special logo of the club with the "9" in the center and the font used in that 2009, are some of the details shown by the clothing.
But the most important tribute was seen in the East Zone of Corinthians Arena, because Nike (together with club, obviously) built the "Arena Ronaldo". A mini stadium with dimensions of futsal and basketball, will be available for club members and fans at the time the court is open. With the logo of the brand in the center and the name of the striker on all four sides, this tribute seeks to provide a special space for sports practice.
"I am very happy to inaugurate a space for the practice of sport, I remember my childhood and the difficulties I had to find a suitable place to play, it will certainly be very well taken advantage of by all # mentioned Ronaldo in the presentation of the mini stadium and the shirt .