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C.S. Marítimo

C.S. Marítimo

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C.S. Marítimo is a professional football club based in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, established in 1910.

The club's name, Marítimo, reflects its origins, as many early players were dock workers from Funchal.

Marítimo holds the record for the most AF Madeira Championship titles, with 35 victories.

Biography

Formation

Club Sport Marítimo, commonly known as Marítimo, was established on September 20, 1910, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, by Cândido Fernandes de Gouveia. The club adopted the red and green colors of the new Republican flag of Portugal to distinguish itself from its rivals, who used the blue and white colors of the monarchy flag. The name "Marítimo," meaning maritime, reflects the club's roots, as many of its early players were dock workers from the nearby Funchal docks. Marítimo's first match resulted in a 2-1 victory against Santa Clara, marking the beginning of its storied history.

Early Achievements

In the 1921-22 season, Marítimo began competing in the Campeonato de Portugal, the first national competition for Portuguese clubs. The club made 13 appearances in the 17 editions of this tournament and achieved its first major success by winning the Campeonato de Portugal in the 1925-26 season, defeating Belenenses 2-0 in the final after a stunning 7-1 semi-final victory over Porto. This victory solidified Marítimo's status in Portuguese football.

Legacy and Honors

Marítimo has a rich legacy, having won numerous regional championships, including a record 35 titles in the AF Madeira Championship. The club has also been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Honorary Member of the Order of Merit and the Officer of the Order of Merit of Portugal. Today, Marítimo competes in Liga Portugal and has expanded its sports offerings to include volleyball, handball, roller hockey, and athletics, showcasing its commitment to sports beyond football.

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History

Marítimo was founded on 20 September 1910 as Club Português de Sport Marítimo, by Cândido Fernandes de Gouveia. The club adopted the red and green colours of the new Republican flag of Portugal to distinguish themselves from rivals Club Sports da Madeira, who used the blue and white colours of the old monarchy flag which had been replaced 15 days earlier. The name Marítimo, meaning Maritime in English, was used to reflect the fact that many of the team's players were workers of the nearby Funchal docks, a prominent employer at the time. The first ever match for Marítimo was a 2–1 win against Santa Clara, a select team composed of workers of the Western Telegraph Company. Soon after they began playing teams of sailors from visiting British ships. José Rodrigues Barrinhas, an old-fashioned attacking centre-half, made a name for himself in these games and in matches against rivals CS Madeira. In 1921–22, the Portuguese clubs started playing a new national competition. The Campeonato de Portugal, played on a knock-out-basis (similar to the current Taça de Portugal), was the first national competition. After competing in the regional championships, the regional winners competed together to pick the Champion of Portugal. Marítimo make 13 appearances in the 17 editions of the competition. After several attempts, the club finally won the Campeonato de Portugal in 1925–26. In the semi-final against Porto, Marítimo won 7–1, and in the final against Belenenses Marítimo won 2–0. It was…

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Liga Portugal
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Liga Portugal 2

Trophies & Awards

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Honorary Member of the Order of Merit (Portugal)
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Officer of the Order of Merit of Portugal
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Knight of the Military Order of Christ

Legacy

Honours

National

Campeonato de Portugal (First tier) Winners (1): 1925–26 Segunda Divisão / Segunda Liga (Second tier) Winners (3): 1976–77, 1981–82, 2025–26

Regional

AF Madeira Championship Winners (35) – Record: 1916–17, 1917–18, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1923–24, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1935–36, 1939–40, 1940–41, 1944–45, 1945–46, 1946–47, 1947–48, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1957–58, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73 AF Madeira Cup Winners (26) – Record: 1946–47, 1947–48, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1978–79, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1984–85, 1997–98, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2017–18

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professional association football club based in Funchal, Madeira island, Portugal

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Club Sport Marítimo MH M, commonly known as Marítimo or Marítimo da Madeira, is a Portuguese professional sports club based in the city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira. Established in 1910, Marítimo is best known for its football team currently playing in the first tier Primeira Liga. The club's female team also feature in the top-tier Campeonato Nacional Feminino. Aside from football, Marítimo have teams in other sports competing in national leagues, such as volleyball, handball, roller hockey and athletics.

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