Corinthians is celebrating an incredible feat by one of its most dedicated fans, José Alexandre Soares Ferreira, who has attended 1000 matches of the team. The tribute was made on Corinthians TV, according to Meu Timao. Ferreira started going to Corinthians matches at the age of four, on May 25, 1977, when the team beat Noroeste 5-1 in the Campeonato Paulista. He didn't see a title won by the team in person until more than 10 years later. He remembers defying his father to travel to Campinas for the 1988 Paulista final against Guarani, and seeing Viola score the goal that sealed the title. Ferreira keeps an archive of tickets and records from every game he has attended. He chose the 2000 Club World Cup final against Vasco as the highlight, and also cited Ricardinho's strike against Santos that secured 2001 Paulista qualification, plus Neto's goal against Flamengo at the Maracanã in 1991. At Neo Química Arena, he rates Jô's derby goal against Palmeiras in the 2017 Paulistão as the best he has seen, noting Gabriel's contentious dismissal, Corinthians down to 10 and Palmeiras on top before the breakthrough. Now, Ferreira takes his 19-year-old daughter to matches, and said he only started tracking totals after reaching 800, alerted by friends, and has since marked each milestone with a commemorative T-shirt. He described his bond with Corinthians as pure passion, something felt rather than explained, invoking Sócrates. Ferreira also remembers attending the first match at Morumbi, and seeing many other important matches of the team over the years. He is an example of dedication and passion for a team, and his story is an inspiration to all Corinthians fans. The tribute made by Corinthians is a recognition of his dedication and passion for the team, and is an example of how the team values its most dedicated fans. Ferreira's story is a testament to the power of football to bring people together and create lasting memories. He will continue to attend Corinthians matches, and his love for the team will only continue to grow.