One of Brazil's most popular teams is throwing the kitchen sink at the world market as Corinthians celebrate their 100th anniversary. Nike is giving them one of the most elegant kits out there and to put the cherry on top, Corinthians presented their elegant third kit.

The purple and black color combination is extremely elegant and add the cross and it does bring back memories of the Inter jersey that was used a few seasons ago as they, too, celebrated their centenary.

The jersey is a combination of two alternate color combination kits that have been used by O Timão in recent season after they returned to the top flight of Brazilian football.

The new third kit has a cross that is used in a template similar than that one that Boca used a few weeks ago as the released their 105th anniversary kit.

The touch of class is added by the gold trim around the cross as well as in this year's crest. The gold lettering of Bozzano on the left sleeve does not take anything away from the jersey, on the contrary it adds a little bit of spice in a sleeve that really has little going on.

The cross has a more elaborate design than the Inter jersey and it offers a great deal to the design, adding elegance everywhere.

If there is one thing that you could criticize about the jersey is the insertion of the NeoQuimica sponsor logo in gold that drowns out the cross effect in the jersey, which is what makes the jersey stand out in the first place.

So where you are a fan of Brazilian ball or not, Corinthians has captured the imagination of a footballing nation as they go for the one big trophy that is missing in their incredible collection of silverware.

Between the acquisitions and the build up to the Libertadores being advertised for well over a year, one thing is for sure, they will look really good in the fight.

Thanks to TSC for the photos