Boavista

Boavista

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Boavista logo Full Name: Boavista Futebol Clube
City: Porto
Founded: 1903
Stadium: Estádio do Bessa (28,263)
Colors: Black, White
Previous: Boavista Footballers (1903-09)
Nicknames: As Panteras Negras (The Black Panthers), Os Axadrezados (The Checkereds)
Rivals: FC Porto, Belenenses, Vitória de Guimarães

Official Website: boavistafc.pt

Description:

Founded on August 1, 1903 by English managers and Portuguese workers of Graham's textile factory. Famous for their checkerboard-style jerseys. Based in the Bessa district of Porto. Reached the UEFA Cup semifinals in 2003.

League Titles:

Portuguese League (2001)

Cup Titles:

Portuguese Cup (1975, 76, 79, 92, 97)
Portuguese Super Cup (1979, 92, 97)

Estádio do Bessa:

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Last Updated on Sunday, 18 July 2010 12:11

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