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FILE - In this April 27, 2014 photo, Corinthians' fans cheer during a match against Flamengo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fans of one of Brazil’s most popular clubs will have a chance to spend eternity near some of their greatest idols. Corinthians says it’s building its own cemetery, complete with a mock football field and VIP tribunes where some of the team’s greatest players will be offered burial spaces.Andre Penner/The Associated Press

Fans of one of Brazil's most popular clubs will have a chance to spend eternity near some of their greatest idols.

Corinthians says it's building its own cemetery, complete with a mock football field and VIP tribunes where some of the team's greatest players will be offered burial spaces.

The "Corinthians Forever" cemetery is expected to open late in 2015, but fans can already start booking one of the 70,000 burial places available.

Those willing to spend a little more will be allowed to choose exactly where they want to be laid to rest — either close to the former players or near midfield, the goalposts or one of the penalty spots of the mock field.

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