Atético Mineiro soccer team

Clube Atético Mineiro

Today in my post I will talk about my soccer team: Clube Atlético Mineiro. 

The Clube Atlético Mineiro or Galo (Galo in Portuguese is the same like rooster) as is know was founded in 03/25/1908 in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The team colors are black and white and the rooster is the mascot.It is most popular team in Minas Gerais and the sixth popular team in Brazil.

Symbol of Clube Atletico Mineiro

Belo Horizonte have two big important soccer team: Atlético and Cruzeiro and for many people in Brazil this the most important rivalry in Brazil, because BH is a big city and have just these team, por example São Paulo is bigger than Belo Horizonte but have four import soccer team.

It is the most champion of the Soccer Tournament of Minas Gerais. Others important win of the club are: Libertadores of América, the most important soccer tournament of South America, win in 2013 and Champion of Brazil in 1971. In Brazil others team have more wins but anyone have the fans like Galo. We are recognized as the most rabid fans and never abandon the team does not matter how the team is playing.

The Atletico games currently occur in Independence Stadium (25.000 audience) but in the past, Atletico played in Mineirão (65.000 audience), the big state of the city and state.

Atletico is a big team in Brazil, so many famous soccer player played in Atletico. Recently, the most famous player is Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who made many successful in Barcelona. But, in the history, Reinaldo is the icon and top scorer in club history.

Independence Stadium with Atletico`s fans.