Botafogo

Full Name: Botafogo Futebol e Regatas
City: Rio de Janeiro
Country: Brazil
League: Série A
Founded: 1904
Stadium: Mestre Ziza - Caio Martins (12,000)
Colors: Black, White
Nicknames: Fogo (Fire), Fogão (Big Fire), O Glorioso (The Glorious One), Estrela Solitária (The Lone Star)
Rival: Fluminense

Official Website: botafogonocoracao.com.br

Clube de Regatas Botafogo was founded in 1894, Botafogo Football Club was founded in 1904. The two merged in 1942, after a basketball game between the two in which a player died. The clubs merged in his honor. Botafogo is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, and literally translates to 'set-fire'. Many big games are played at the Maracana. The Lone Star in the nickname and in the club's emblem is a reference to the 'Estrela D'Alva', the first star in the night sky - actually the planet Venus.

Trophy Room:
* Brazilian Championship (1995)
* Copa do Brasil (1968)
* Copa CONMEBOL (1993)

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2007 Away