Singer João Gomes supports which team? - News Room USA

João Gomes will be responsible for the show before the Supercopa Rei 2026, this Sunday (1st), in Brasília. The singer from Pernambuco takes the stage at the Mané Garrincha Stadium at 3pm (Brasília time), an hour before the ball rolls for the decision between Flamengo and Corinthians. Curiously, João Gomes never revealed the team he supports or if he supports any club.

The singer, currently 23 years old, was born in the city of Serrita, in Pernambuco. In January 2022, a Náutico fan presented João with a club shirt and Timbu published it on social media: “The singer João Gomes passed through Recife and received a shirt from us from the red-and-white Diego Teixeira. Now I can say: João Gomes is Náutico!”

Singer João Gomes passed through Recife and received a shirt from us from red-and-white Diego Teixeira. Now I can say: João Gomes is Nautical! 🇦🇹✌️ pic.twitter.com/eTdKf9PpjS

— Nautico (@nauticope) January 4, 2022

In July 2022, however, it was Santos’ turn to claim João Gomes’ supporter side. Peixe wished the singer a happy birthday with a photo of João holding a Santos shirt: “Two new music icons celebrating their birthdays this Sunday. João Gomes and Kyan. The king of piseiro and the rap phenomenon. The boy from Pernambuco and the son of Praia Grande. Two young people who, through music, move crowds. It’s a pride to have them in the Santos nation!”

João Gomes achieved national success in 2021 and won over the public with songs that combine northeastern tradition with contemporary pop style. His striking voice and lyrics that speak directly to the heart have made him one of the most popular artists in the country.

The singer highlighted the emotion of performing at the Brazilian Super Cup:

– Singing before a final of this size is a different emotion. Football and music affect people’s feelings, and being there, opening such an important game, is a huge responsibility and a joy that cannot be explained. I hope it will be a special moment for everyone at the stadium and also for those watching from home.

Flamengo x Corinthians: how the teams arrive

The 2026 Brazilian Super Cup brings together the 2025 national champions: Flamengo, winner of the Brazilian Championship, and Corinthians, who lifted the Brazilian Cup trophy. The decision marks another chapter in the rivalry between the clubs in a decisive game.

The red-black team is still looking for regularity at the beginning of the year. The team led by Filipe Luís started the Brasileirão with a defeat to São Paulo and faces difficulties in the Campeonato Carioca. There is also expectation for the debut of Lucas Paquetá, who was regularized in time.

Current champion of the Brazilian Super Cup, Flamengo won the title in the last edition by beating Botafogo 3-1. This will be the club’s seventh participation in the tournament.

On the other hand, Corinthians also did not start well in the Brazilian Championship, being defeated by Bahia in the opening round. On the other hand, in the Campeonato Paulista, Timão appears in the top half of the classification.

Corinthians and Flamengo have a curious history in the competition: in 1991, they decided the title, which went to Timão after a 1-0 victory.

Flamengo x Corinthians: lineups

Probable Flamengo lineup: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (Vitão), Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Carrascal; Plata, Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro. Technical: Filipe Luís.

Probable Corinthians lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho (Gabriel Paulista) and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Carrillo, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto. Technical: Dorival Junior.