Paysandu

Full Name: Paysandu Sport Club
City: Belém
Country: Brazil
League: Série C
Founded: 1914
Stadium: Mangueirão (54,600)
Colors: Blue, White
Nickname: Papão da Curuzu

Official Website: paysandu.com.br

Founded by former members of Norte. Named in honor of the Pass of Paysandu, a significant battle in the Paraguayan war of 1865-70. Papão is a mythical figure similar to the 'boogeyman' in American culture, Curuzu is the street that the stadium is located on.

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