Tuna Luso Brasileira facts for kids
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| Full name | Tuna Luso Brasileira | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Águia do Souza (Souza's Eagle) Águia Guerreira (Warrior Eagle) Elite do Norte (Northern Elite) |
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| Founded | 1 January 1903 | |||
| Stadium | Estádio Francisco Vasques Mangueirão |
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| Capacity | 5,000 55,000 |
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| President | Miltoniel Santos | |||
| Head coach | Ignácio Neto | |||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série D Campeonato Paraense |
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| 2022 2022 |
Série D, 53rd of 64 Paraense, 3rd of 12 |
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Tuna Luso Brasileira, often called Tuna Luso, is a professional football club from Belém, Pará, in Brazil. It was started on January 1, 1903. The club plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, which is the fourth level of Brazilian football. They also compete in the Campeonato Paraense, the top football league in their home state of Pará.
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Club History: How Tuna Luso Started
Tuna Luso began as a musical group! On November 12, 1902, a Portuguese ship called Dom Carlos was going to visit the port of Belém. Some young Portuguese people living in the city decided to form a band. They wanted to welcome their fellow countrymen.
The Name: What Does Tuna Luso Mean?
The band's first name was Tuna Luso Caixeiral.
- Tuna means a popular orchestra or musical group.
- Luso refers to Portugal or Portuguese people.
- Caixeiral meant someone who worked in commerce.
Later, the club changed its name to Tuna Luso Comercial. Years after that, it became Tuna Luso Brasileira, which is its name today.
From Music to Sports
The club started getting into sports in 1906. That's when they created a rowing team. Football was introduced to the club in 1915. However, the football team didn't join the state championship (Campeonato Paraense) until 1933.
Winning Championships
Tuna Luso won its first state championship in 1937. This was a big moment for the club! They continued to achieve great things in football.
In 1985, Tuna Luso won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. This is the second division of the Brazilian National Championship. Then, in 1992, they won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, which is the third division. These wins showed they were a strong team in Brazil.
Club Rivals: Who Tuna Luso Plays Against
Tuna Luso has two main rivals in football. These are Paysandu and Remo. Matches against these teams are always very exciting!
Club Symbols: The Eagle Mascot
The official mascot for Tuna Luso is an eagle. This powerful bird represents the club's spirit.
Club Achievements: Trophies and Titles
Tuna Luso has won many important tournaments over the years. Here are some of their biggest wins:
National Titles
| National Competitions | ||
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| Competition | Titles | Winning Seasons |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 1 | 1985 |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | 1 | 1992 |
State Titles
| State Competitions | ||
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| Competition | Titles | Winning Seasons |
| Campeonato Paraense | 10 | 1937, 1938, 1941, 1948, 1951, 1955, 1958, 1970, 1983, 1988 |
| Campeonato Paraense Second Division | 1 | 2020 |
Other Tournaments Won
International Tournaments
- Queen Wilhelmina Tournament: 1949
- Torneio Internacional de Belém: 1977
- Cayenne International Tournament: 1985
State Tournaments
- Copa Grão-Pará: 2024
- Taça Cidade de Belém: 2007
- Taça ACLEP: 2011, 2012
- Torneio Início do Pará: 1941, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1948, 1953, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1997
Runner-Up Finishes
Tuna Luso has also finished as runner-up in several competitions:
- Torneio do Norte: 1970
- Campeonato Paraense: 1934, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1950, 1953, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1972, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2021
- Super Copa Grão-Pará: 2025
- Campeonato Paraense Second Division: 2014
Women's Football Achievements
The women's football team of Tuna Luso has also been very successful:
- Campeonato Paraense de Futebol Feminino: 2011, 2013, 2014, 2024
See also
In Spanish: Tuna Luso Brasileira para niños
