Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football team from São Paulo, Brazil, founded on August 26, 1914 as Palestra Itália, but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942.
The name change occurred during the World War II. Brazil entered the war supporting the allies and its dictatorship forced Palestra Italia to change its name because of the reference to Italy.
Its home stadium is the Palestra Itália, which seats 32,500. They play in green shirts, white shorts and green socks.
Honours
- Campeonato Brasileiro (A-Series) 1972-73, 1993-94
- Campeonato Brasileiro (B-Series) 2003
- Ramon de Carranza (Spain) in 1969,1974,1975
- Brazil Cup in 1998
- Mercosul Cup in 1998
- Libertadores Cup in 1999
- Twenty-one state championships (Campeonato Paulista).
- World Club Championship 1951 - Copa Rio
Famous players
Famous Coaches
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