Blue, black, and white in vertical stripes. The Grêmio shirt is one of the most elegant and recognizable in Brazilian football — and hides stories that few fans know completely.
The Golden Star and Its Meaning
The golden star on the Grêmio flag was added after the 1970 World Cup, in honor of Everaldo, the only gaucho player to be part of the three-time world champion squad with the Brazilian National Team. The other three stars on the emblem — one bronze, one silver, and one gold — represent, respectively, the 1981 Brazilian Championship title and the conquests of the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 1983. It is one of the most beautiful and little-known stories of the symbolism of a Brazilian uniform.
The Goalkeeper-Idol Who Became a Song
Goalkeeper Eurico Lara is still considered the symbolic player of Grêmio today. He played for the club for 16 seasons (1920 to 1935) and died two months after his last match in 1935. Eurico Lara is the only athlete mentioned in the club's anthem, composed by Lupicínio Rodrigues — one of the greatest gaucho composers of all time.
The Sky Blue Shirt That Defeated the World
In December 1983, wearing the sky blue, black, and white uniform, Grêmio won the Intercontinental Cup in Hamburg, Germany, defeating Hamburg-German. It was the first time a Brazilian club won the world champion title outside Brazil. The shirt of that generation, with Umbro as the supplier, is still one of the most desired by collectors worldwide.
The Rivalry That Gave Rise to Internacional
The rivalry between Grêmio and Internacional is the fiercest in Southern Brazilian football — and has a very curious origin. In 1909, candidates for membership rejected by Grêmio founded Internacional. From then on, the Gre-Nal became one of the most passionate classics in Brazilian football, played in 355 games until 2003, with 131 Grêmio victories, 109 draws, and 115 defeats.
The Day of the 33 Players on the Field
One of the most curious stories in gaucho football involves Grêmio. In 1994, in the Campeonato Gaúcho, the Tricolor played three matches on a single day, December 11. Luiz Felipe Scolari's team played at Estádio Olímpico and at 2 PM drew 0-0 with Aimoré. Then, at 4 PM, they beat Santa Cruz 4-3. In the last match of the day, they won 1-0 against Brasil de Pelotas. In total, 33 players were used.
A Shirt with a Gaucho Soul
The Grêmio shirt is the symbol of a passionate, victorious, and authentic football. Whether in the classic version of the 1983 and 1995 Libertadores, or in modern versions, the gaucho tricolor has always maintained the identity that makes fans' hearts beat. At Garrincha Shirts, you'll find Grêmio shirts to celebrate this unique history.