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 53,635 |
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| President | Graciete Maués | ||
| Head coach | Júlio César Nunes | ||
| 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 Brazil. They are based in Belém, a city in the state of Pará. The club started on January 1, 1903. They play in the Campeonato Paraense, which is the top football league in their state.
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Club History: How Tuna Luso Started
Tuna Luso began as a musical band! In 1902, a Portuguese ship called Dom Carlos was visiting Belém. Some young Portuguese people living in the city wanted to welcome their fellow countrymen. So, they decided to form a music group.
They named their band Tuna Luso Caixeiral.
- Tuna means a popular orchestra.
- Luso means Portuguese.
- Caixeiral means a commerce employee.
Later, the club changed its name to Tuna Luso Comercial. Years after that, it became Tuna Luso Brasileira.
Tuna Luso's Start in Sports
The club first got into sports in 1906. They opened a rowing department, which is a sport where people race boats using oars. Football was added to the club in 1915. However, the team did not join the state championship until 1933.
Big Wins for Tuna Luso
Tuna Luso won its first state championship in 1937. This was a very exciting moment for the club! They continued to achieve great things in football.
In 1985, Tuna Luso won the second division of the Brazilian National Championship. This was a huge national victory! Then, in 1992, they won the third division of the Brazilian National Championship.
Club Rivals: Who Tuna Luso Plays Against
Every football club has rivals, and Tuna Luso is no different. Their biggest rivals are two other clubs from the same region:
Matches against these teams are always very exciting and competitive!
Club Symbols: The Eagle Mascot
The official mascot for Tuna Luso is an Eagle. This powerful bird represents the club's strength and fighting spirit on the field.
Club Honours: Trophies and Wins
Tuna Luso has won many important titles over the years. Here are some of their biggest achievements:
National Championships
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (Second Division of Brazil)
- Winners (1): 1985
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série C (Third Division of Brazil)
- Winners (1): 1992
State Championships
- Campeonato Paraense (Pará State Championship)
- Winners (10): 1937, 1938, 1941, 1948, 1951, 1955, 1958, 1970, 1983, 1988
- Runners-up (19): 1934, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1950, 1953, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1972, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2021
- Copa Grão-Pará
- Winners (1): 2024
- Campeonato Paraense Second Division
- Winners (1): 2020
Women's Football Achievements
Tuna Luso also has a successful women's football team!
- Campeonato Paraense de Futebol Feminino (Pará State Women's Football Championship)
- Winners (3): 2011, 2013, 2014
See also
In Spanish: Tuna Luso Brasileira para niños
