Sport Club do Recife

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Sport Club do Recife is a Brazilian association football club founded in 1905.

The club is located in Recife, Pernambuco, and is commonly referred to as Sport Recife.

Sport Recife played their first match on June 22, 1905, drawing 2–2 against a team called English Eleven.

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Biography

Formation and Early Years

Sport Club do Recife, commonly known as Sport Recife, was founded on May 13, 1905, by Guilherme de Aquino Fonseca, who was inspired by his love for football while studying in England. As the first recorded football club in Pernambuco, Sport Recife played their inaugural match on June 22, 1905, against the English Eleven, ending in a 2-2 draw. The club quickly made its mark in the Campeonato Pernambucano, winning the first two titles when the league was established in 1916 and achieving a remarkable three consecutive championships from 1923 to 1925.

Growth and Challenges

The club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1955 by securing its 15th state title. In 1957, Sport Recife embarked on a European tour, playing 17 matches, including a notable game against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. However, the club faced challenges, such as a dispute with the Federação Pernambucana de Futebol in 1978, which led to their absence from the Campeonato Pernambucano that year.

National Recognition

Sport Recife achieved its first national title in the 1987 Campeonato Brasileiro/Copa União, marking a significant milestone in the club's history. Over the years, they have accumulated numerous honors, including multiple state championships and international tournament victories, solidifying their status as a prominent force in Brazilian football. The club continues to compete in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and the Campeonato Pernambucano, maintaining a rich legacy in the sport.

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History

Foundation and early years

Sport Club do Recife was founded on 13 May 1905 by Guilherme de Aquino Fonseca, a member of a wealthy family in Pernambuco who found a love for football while studying engineering at the University of Cambridge in England. The club were the first recorded football club in the state of Pernambuco. Sport played their first match on 22 June 1905, drawing 2–2 against a team called English Eleven, a team formed by employees working for English companies in Recife. The Campeonato Pernambucano was established in 1916, and Sport won the competition's first two titles. From 1923 to 1925, Sport won the competition three consecutive times, and became tricampeão (three-time champion).

International tours and military government years

Sport Recife celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1955 by winning their 15th state title. In 1957, the club toured Europe. A total of 17 matches were played, with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 8 defeats. These matches include the 5–3 loss against Real Madrid, which was the first night game at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Sport Recife participated in the 1963 International Soccer League, finishing fourth in their group, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats. As a result of a dispute with the Federação Pernambucana de Futebol (FPF), Sport did not participate in the 1978 Campeonato Pernambucano.

First National league title

The 1987 Campeonato Brasileiro/Copa União resulted in Sport's first national title, conquered…

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League: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Legacy

Honours

Official tournaments

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Others tournaments

International

Leopoldo Casado International Tournament (1): 1980 Troféu Ariano Suassuna (4): 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

National

Qualificatório da Taça Ouro (1): 1980 Troféu Roberto Gomes Pedrosa (Módulo Amarelo) (1): 1987

Regional and Inter-state

Zona Norte-Nordeste da Taça Brasil (1): 1962 Torneio Paraíba-Pernambuco (1): 1965

State

Torneio Início de Pernambuco (18): 1920, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1968, 1974, 1977

Runners-up

Copa do Brasil (1): 1989 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (2): 2006, 2019 Copa dos Campeões (1): 2000 Copa do Nordeste (4): 2001, 2017, 2022, 2023 Torneio Norte-Nordeste (1): 1970 Campeonato Pernambucano (24): 1919, 1922, 1940, 1951, 1954, 1957, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1986, 1987, 1990, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2021 Copa Pernambuco (2): 2000, 2005

Women's Football

Campeonato Pernambucano de Futebol Feminino (11): 1999, 2000, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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