Botafogo

Botafogo is one of Brazil's most storied football institutions, founded in 1904 in Rio de Janeiro. The club built its legend on the back of the "Fogão" (Big Fire) identity — a relentless attacking philosophy that has defined its best eras. Botafogo produced icons like Garrincha, the dribbling genius of the 1958 and 1962 World Cups, and Nilton Santos, the pioneering full-back. The club's black-and-white stripes are synonymous with Brazilian football heritage. Botafogo has ...