CRUZEIRO ESPORTE CLUBE

Cruzeiro Sport Club was founded in January 2, 1921. At first with the name of Societá Palestra Itália. The colors used were the same of the Italian flag and the first uniform was a green t-shirt, white shorts and red socks.
The first official game of the club was against Atletico-MG, in which it won with the score 3x0.
The idea to turn Palestra Itália into a Brazilian club came up in September, 1942. The new name was Ypiranga. However, the team played only one game under this new name. In October, 1942, the new name of the club: Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was aproved for good. A new era began. An era of victories, achievements, championships and so much happiness to the fans, who received the name of “China Azul”.
As in other teams, great football players made history in the club and become idols. Players like Nonato, Palhinha, Nelinho, Raul Plassman, Dida, Jairzinho, Luizão, Tostão, Sorín, Revétria, Alex... They all fought with spirit and sweat until the end to bring as many titles as they could to the team .

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One of the best teams in Brazil, Cruzeiro won 2 national championships (1966 and 2003), 4 Brazilians Cups (1993, 1996, 2000, and 2003), 34 regional and 2 international titles – Libertadores of America (1976 and 1997). With all these titles, Cruzeiro recorded its name in the history of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and America. Definetely, it is a team which will never be forgotten.





Henrique
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