Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
On May 18, 2011, Emerson signed for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. On December 4, 2011, he won his third Brazilian championship in a row with Corinthians, making him the first player in history to win three straight Brazilian championships with three different teams. On July 4, 2012, Emerson scored two goals in the second match of the 2012 Copa Libertadores Finals, helping Conrinthians to win their first Copa Libertadores.
I was born and grew up in a very simple place, and I saw things that most of you probably (journalists) haven't seen. You asked me if I'd feel pressure, or like that, when playing at La Bombonera. Pressure is sleeping afraid of stray bullets hitting your face, your chest, that's pressure. Playing in a packed stadium, with a brand new ball, perfect grass, that's something to enjoy, not to feel pressured.
“ ” Emerson Sheik, after the title of 2012 Copa LibertadoresRead more about this topic: Emerson Sheik, Club Career
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