Dear fans, you already know: the result of yesterday's match between Botafogo and Palmeiras, valid for the 36th round, is out! The Botafogo fans are celebrating in bars across São Paulo, reveling in the victory. Meanwhile, Palmeiras fans, despite their sadness, remain steadfast, supporting our Verdão with all their passion.
Who won yesterday's game, Palmeiras or Botafogo?
Botafogo defeated Palmeiras 3-1 yesterday, with goals from Gregore, Savarino, and Adryelson. Richard Ríos scored for Palmeiras in stoppage time. With this victory, Botafogo boosts its chances of claiming the Brazilian Championship title, taking the lead with 73 points. Without a doubt, it is the best Botafogo, the best Glorioso!
Who scored Botafogo's goals today?
The goals for Botafogo today were scored by Gregore, Savarino, and Adryelson. Richard Ríos reduced the score for Palmeiras in stoppage time. With this victory, Botafogo has isolated itself at the top of the Brazilian Championship, reaching 73 points, three more than Palmeiras, with only six points left in dispute for both.
Which fan base is bigger, Fluminense or Botafogo?
| Pos. | Club | Fan Base (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Flamengo | 25% |
| 2nd | Corinthians | 17% |
| 3rd | Palmeiras | 10% |
| 4th | São Paulo | 9% |
| 5th | Vasco da Gama | 5% |
| 6th | Atlético Mineiro | 4% |
| 7th | Cruzeiro | 4% |
| 8th | Grêmio | 4% |
| 9th | Internacional | 3% |
| 10th | Santos | 3% |
| 11th | Bahia | 2% |
| 12th | Botafogo | 2% |
| 14th | Fluminense | 1% |
From the table, it can be seen that the percentage of Botafogo fans (2%) is higher than that of Fluminense (1%), therefore, the group of Botafogo fans is larger.
How many fans does Botafogo have in Brazil?
Botafogo, known as the Glorioso, has approximately 79 thousand members and fans, placing the team ninth in the ranking of Série A clubs in terms of members. At the top of this list, Palmeiras stands out with 198,123 Avanti members.
Why is Botafogo called Glorioso?
You may have noticed that many fans affectionately address Botafogo by the nickname "Glorioso". But are you aware of where this term comes from? And why does the club identify with it?
Botafogo won its first title in 1910, marked by a series of impressive victories, which was a milestone in the club's history and contributed to the denomination of "Glorioso". This title was undoubtedly achieved with a campaign of 66 goals in 10 matches, demonstrating the team's superiority at that time.
Botafogo: Dominating the Fields
The 1930s were particularly glorious for Botafogo, which became a four-time Carioca champion between 1932 and 1935, an unprecedented feat at that time that few clubs have managed to equal in the Brazilian state championship. Botafogo was also known for revealing great stars such as Garrincha, Nilton Santos, Didi, and Jairzinho, who not only marked the history of the club but were also fundamental to the success of the Brazilian National Team in the 1958 and 1962 World Cups. This legacy of talent and titles solidified Botafogo as a glorious club in Brazilian football.How many times has Botafogo won the Libertadores?
In the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores, Botafogo is about to face a final in the most prestigious tournament in South American football. With the lead in the table of the Brasileirão 2024 and an impressive performance against Peñarol, but do you know if Botafogo has ever won the Libertadores?
Botafogo is recognized as one of Brazil's greatest clubs, with a history full of national and international titles, but it still seeks its title in the Copa Libertadores. Its best campaigns in the competition occurred in the 1960s and 1970s, a period in which FIFA praised it as one of the 20 greatest clubs of the 20th century. During this golden time, Botafogo participated in five editions of the Libertadores, coming close to the finals in 1963 and 1973. In 1963, Botafogo reached the semifinals of the Libertadores, being eliminated by Santos. In 1973, the campaign was equally notable, with the team reaching the semifinals again, but being eliminated by Colo Colo. In subsequent editions, such as in 1996 and 2014, the performance was less expressive, and in 2017, Botafogo reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated.What is the value of Botafogo's squad in 2024?
Botafogo's squad in 2024 is valued at approximately R$ 323.9 million, considering the expenses with signings made by the club this year.All of Botafogo's signings in 2024
Goalkeepers: John and Raul Defenders: Alexander Barboza, Lucas Halter, Pablo, and Adryelson Full-backs: Damián Suárez, Cuiabano, Vitinho, and Alex Telles Midfielders: Gregore, Óscar Romero, Allan, El Arouch, and Thiago Almada Forwards: Jeffinho, Luiz Henrique, Savarino, Matheus Martins, and Igor Jesus
Botafogo players
Active squad members of Botafogo include players: Igor Jesus, Thiago Almada, Jefferson Savarino, Alex Telles, among others.
Many of the players recently signed by Botafogo arrived through modest investments, with only a few notable exceptions. In some cases, the Alvinegro attracted athletes whose contracts with their previous clubs were about to expire, allowing them to sign pre-contracts with the Lone Star Team.
Additionally, the club expanded its approach to the market, seeking talents in five distinct regions: Brazil, South America, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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