Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

The pride of Brazilian football

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1914 - Founded on August 26 as Palestra Italia by Italian immigrants in São Paulo
1915 - Plays its first official match, winning 2-0 against Savoia
1920 - Wins its first Paulista Championship, starting its journey as one of Brazil's top football clubs
1942 - Changes its name to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras due to World War II
1951 - Wins the Copa Rio, regarded as the first international club competition
1965 - Celebrates its golden era, winning several state and national championships
1993 - Wins the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, marking the return to glory days
1999 - Wins the Copa Libertadores, the most prestigious club competition in South American football
2014 - Opens Allianz Parque, a modern stadium built on the site of the old Palestra Italia Stadium
2016 - Wins its ninth Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title
2018 - Wins its tenth Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title
2020 - Wins its second Copa Libertadores title and its fourth Copa do Brasil title
2021 - Wins its third Copa Libertadores title, solidifying its place among the football elite
2022 - Wins its eleventh Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title
2023 - Wins its Twelfth Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title

"Palmeiras is not just a football club; it's a symbol of passion, tradition, and excellence in Brazilian sports."
-- Brazilian Football Confederation