O Fluminense de 1952 foi campeão da Copa Rio, vencendo o Corinthians na final com um 2 a 0 e um 2 a 2. O clube trata o título como um Mundial.
Fluminense 1952
The 1952 Fluminense was champion of the Rio Cup, an international club tournament held in Brazil, defeating Corinthians in the final. The club considers the title a Club World Championship.
History
The 1952 Rio Cup was held between July 12 and August 2, in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, with clubs from Brazil, Europe and South America. The participants were Fluminense, Corinthians, Austria Wien, Grasshopper, Libertad, Peñarol, Saarbrücken and Sporting. Fluminense reached the final against Corinthians, which was played over two legs. The Tricolor won the first match 2-0 and drew the second 2-2, securing the title. The squad of that time featured names such as goalkeeper Castilho, midfielder Didi and young Telê Santana, all icons in the club's history. The tournament was organized by the former Brazilian Sports Confederation and conceived by journalist Mário Filho. Fluminense considers the achievement a world title, a thesis that generates debate among Brazilian clubs.