How many fans do Flamengo and Vasco have?

Poll estimations, though variable, attribute Flamengo and Vasco with a combined share of about 20% of the overall population, i.e. totalling 45 million supporters nationwide (typically 30 million to Flamengo and 15 million to Vasco).

What did Vasco da Gama do for football?

Vasco da Gama had led the move toward a more inclusive football culture, forward-thinking not employed by leaders from Fluminense, Flamengo and Botafogo.

What kind of shirt does Vasco da Gama wear?

Vas I play in black shirts with a white diagonal sash that contains a cross pattée, black shorts and black socks. Vasco became world-famous for forming two of the greatest Brazilian teams ever in the 1940s and 1950s, and after playing in two World Club championships in ’90s.

When did Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama start?

Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈklubi dʒi ʁɛˈgataʃ ˈvaʃku dɐ ˈgɐ̃mɐ]) is a Brazilian sports club that was founded on August 21, 1898 (although the professional football department started on November 5, 1915), by Portuguese immigrants, and still has a strong fanbase among the Portuguese community of Rio de Janeiro.

When did Flamengo win the Campeonato Carioca final?

In 2011, Flamengo beat Vasco 2-1 and then drew 0-0 winning on penalty kicks in Taça Rio final leading them to win the Campeonato Carioca under the guidance of Wanderley Luxemburgo with the star players Ronaldinho and Thiago Neves.

How many state league titles has Flamengo won?

Flamengo has had in 83 years a slight overall edge in teams of direct matches but also titles and direct decisions. In state league, since 1923 when both teams staged, it has won 23 titles (plus one Special as Rio State and Rio City merged in 1979) against 22 to Vasco.

What’s the percentage of Flamengo supporters in Brazil?

At local Rio state level, polls suggest that both clubs account for more than two quarters of the declared supporter base (typically 50% of the overall Rio State population for Flamengo, 19% for Vasco, 15% for Fluminense and 12% for Botafogo, because Vasco and Botafogo have more supporters outside their home state).

How many fans do Flamengo and Vasco have? Poll estimations, though variable, attribute Flamengo and Vasco with a combined share of about 20% of the overall population, i.e. totalling 45 million supporters nationwide (typically 30 million to Flamengo and 15 million to Vasco). What did Vasco da Gama do for football? Vasco da Gama had…