Corinthian FC was an amateur team from London, founded in 1882. Their all-white shirts are iconic and symbolize the spotless camaraderie and sportsmanship that the team represented. When Corinthian FC was awarded a penalty, the goalkeeper would simply step aside and watch as the ball was rolled in. However, if they were awarded a penalty, they would voluntarily miss it. The players in the team assumed that if a foul had been committed, it must have been accidental. The team was the world's most popular around the turn of the 20th century and inspired many others. For example, Real Madrid adopted the white color, and the Brazilian team Corinthians also embraced both the color and the shirt.
Corinthian FC was an amateur team from London, founded in 1882. Their all-white shirts are iconic and symbolize the spotless camaraderie and sportsmanship that the team represented. When Corinthian FC was awarded a penalty, the goalkeeper would simply step aside and watch as the ball was rolled in. However, if they were awarded a penalty, they would voluntarily miss it. The players in the team assumed that if a foul had been committed, it must have been accidental. The team was the world's most popular around the turn of the 20th century and inspired many others. For example, Real Madrid adopted the white color, and the Brazilian team Corinthians also embraced both the color and the shirt.