Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama

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Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama also known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a Brazilian professional sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighborhood of São Cristovão. Although it competes in a number of different sports, Vasco is mostly known for its football team.

Vasco da Gama
Full nameClub de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Nickname(s)Gigante da Colina (Giant of the Hill)
Almirante (Admiral)
Cruzmaltino (Maltese Cross)
Trem Bala da Colina (Bullet Train of the Hill)
Expresso da Vitória (Victory Express Train)
FoundedAugust 21, 1898 (1898-08-21) (126 years ago) (Rowing Club)
November 5, 1915 (1915-11-05) (108 years ago) (Football Club)
StadiumEstádio São Januário
(capacity: 21,880[1])
PresidentJorge Salgado
Head coachMarcelo Cabo
LeagueCampeonato Brasileiro Série D
Campeonato Carioca Série B2
2020
2020
Série A, 17th (relegated)
Carioca, 7th
WebsiteClub home page
Home colors
Away colors
Current season
Team photo from the 1934 season

League title

Club De Regatas Vasco Da Gama Media

References

  1. "Vasco x Timão: novo laudo expande capacidade para 21.880 mil pessoas". globoesporte.globo.com (in português). November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.