Overview
- Hours after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s runoff, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a jocular remark saying Corinthians "seems like Bolsonaro, only loses" during his victory speech.
- In the same speech Lula listed groups he intends to meet over the next two months to prepare the government and explicitly said he would "meet with Corinthians" alongside business leaders, educators and scientists.
- The comment drew on Corinthians’ recent slump, including a 3–2 loss to Vasco on Oct. 24 that left the club in the relegation zone and on a long winless run reported by multiple outlets.
- Sport Club Corinthians Paulista posted a public message congratulating Lula on his re-election, a response that kept the exchange light and showed the overlap between the club and national politics.
- Lula’s quip reflects a recurring tactic of using his well-known Corinthians support to send political messages, a move that is likely to drive social media attention and shape early narratives as his transition consultations begin.