Full Name: Botafogo Futebol e Regatas City: Rio de Janeiro 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
Description: 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) * Taça do Brasil (1968) * Copa CONMEBOL (1993)
Mestre Ziza - Caio Martins Location
Last Updated on Monday, 05 October 2009 21:22
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Full Name: Botafogo Futebol e Regatas
