Clube Atlético Mineiro

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INTRODUCTION

Strengthened by recent and important titles such as the 2013 Libertadores da America Cup, the 2014 South American Recopa, and the 2014 Brazil Cup, Atletico is among the world’s best soccer clubs.

Among the world’s best

In 2017, Galo has played the Libertadores Cup, South America’s main competition, for the 5th consecutive year.

PRESIDENCY

President

Sérgio Sette Câmara

Vice President

Lásaro Cândido da Cunha

BOARD


Rodolfo Gropen

President of the Board

DIRECTORS


Advisors


Foundation & history

fundacao-galoRecognized as a “club of the masses”, Atletico has one of the most victorious histories of Brazilian soccer.

Founded on 25th March 1908 by students gathered in the Belo Horizonte City Park, Clube Atletico Mineiro has broken through the borders of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil as well as South America to become one of the world’s greatest soccer teams.

Throughout its history, Galo has been famous for being a widely popular team, which has provided the basis for its incredible growth. Its glorious history began its path right from its first match. On 21st March 1909, Atletico beat Sport Club Futebol by 3-0 at the adversary’s home. Its first goal was scored by Anibal Machado, who would later become a great Brazilian writer.

galo-vingadorThe Strong and Avenger Rooster

The Rooster (Galo) became the team’s mascot at the end of the 1930’s. Its inspiration comes from a black-and-white rooster, which was unbeatable at the city’s cockfights back then.

In 1945, cartoonist Fernando Pierucetti, known as “Mangabeira”, at request of the editor of Folha de Minas newspaper, was assigned to draw Clube Atletico Mineiro’s mascot. Mangabeira drew the strong and avenger Rooster (Galo forte e vingador) after the team and its fans’ characteristics, those which represented both the team’s bravery at the eld and its fans in the stands.

“Atletico has always been a brave team. It seems like a gamecock that will never give up”, said the cartoonist at the time.

CLUB’S PROPERTY

Administrative headquarters

On March 24th, 1962, on the eve of the Club’s foundation anniversary, the social and administrative headquarters was inaugurated in the Lourdes neighborhood, one the city’s most noble and valuable areas.

On its first floor is located the Trophy Room that can be visited by the public. Also in the building are the Elias Kalil’s Auditorium and the Galo Store. The architechural project of the building was awarded in a contest in Italy.

Diamond Mall

With a privileged location, next to the headquarters of Lourdes, Diamond Mall was opened, in 1996, and it is one of the most modern shopping malls in Belo Horizonte. Leased by the consortium MTS / IBR, in 1992, the land was the Club’s Stadium between 1929 and 1969.

Labareda Club

Located on the banks of Pampulha Lake and next to the Airport, the Labareda Club is a modern architectonic set, with sport courts, gym, swimming pools, restaurant and a large panoramic social hall.

Vila Olímpica

Stage of the preparation of the Brazilian team for the 1982 World Cup, the Vila Olímpica (Olympic Village) was built in 1973. It features a field with high quality turf, medical staff, social lounge, modern fitness center, water park with wave pool and restaurants.

City of Galo

ATLETICO’S TRAINING CENTER IS A WORLDWIDE BENCHMARK

Its name is not by chance. Atletico’s athletes have a true city at their disposal. There are four o officially sized pitches, a world-class hotel for team concentration featuring 20 suites, game rooms, a restaurant, an auditorium, panoramic deck, industrial kitchen, high-end physiology room, both medical and dental departments, locker rooms, a top-notch gym, heated pool, ice tank, an F7 pitch, and laundry.

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HONOURS

International

RECOPA SUL-AMERICANA (2014)
COPA LIBERTADORES DA AMÉRICA (2013)
COPA CONMEBOL (1992 e 1997)
TAÇA BELO HORIZONTE (1929 – BRASIL)
TORNEIO DE PARIS (1982 – FRANÇA)
TORNEIO DE LEON (1972 – MÉXICO)
TORNEIO CONDE DE FENOSA (1976 – ESPANHA)
TORNEIO DE VIGO (1977 – ESPANHA)
TORNEIO COSTA DO SOL (1980 – ESPANHA)
TORNEIO DE BILBAO (1982 – ESPANHA)
TORNEIO DE BERNA (1983 – SUÍÇA)
TORNEIO DE AMSTERDÃ (1984 – HOLANDA)
TROFÉU RAMON DE CARRANZA (1990 – ESPANHA)
TORNEIO DE CÁDIZ (1990 – ESPANHA)
COPA CENTENÁRIO DE BELO HORIZONTE (1997)
TAÇA MILLENIUM (1999 – EUA)
THREE CONTINENT`S CUP (1999 – VIETNAN)

National

COPA DO BRASIL (2014)
CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO (1971)
VICE-CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO (1977, 1980, 1999, 2012)
TORNEIO CAMPEÃO DOS CAMPEÕES (1937)
TORNEIO CAMPEÃO DOS CAMPEÕES DO BRASIL (1978)

State

Atlético is the greatest champion of the Minas Gerais State Championship, with 43 titles.

CAMPEONATO MINEIRO (1915, 1926, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1962, 1963, 1970, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015).