Atlético Rio Negro Clube
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Atlético Rio Negro Clube, usually known simply as Rio Negro is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus
, Amazonas state
.
Rio Negro is the second oldest club of Amazonas state, and is eleven months younger than its rival, Nacional
. Atlético Rio Negro Clube
of Roraima
state is named after the club, and shares the same logo, colors and kits.
.
In 1973, the club competed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
for the first time, finishing in the 30th position. In the following year, in 1974, Rio Negro finished in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A's 26th position, ahead of Botafogo
. That was the club's all-time best position in the competition. In 1986, the club competed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the last time, finishing in the 41st position. In 1989, Rio Negro competed Copa do Brasil
's first edition. The club was eliminated in the first round by Vasco da Gama
of Rio de Janeiro
. In the first leg, in Manaus, Vasco and Rio Negro drew 1-1, and in the second leg, in Rio de Janeiro, Vasco won 2-1.
Only one training ground is owned by the club. Campo de Treinamento Rinha do Galo is located in Manaus.
and São Raimundo (AM). The derby against Nacional is called Rio-Nal, and is an old and traditional city derby, which is considered one of the biggest derbies of the city. The derby against São Raimundo is one of the new derbies of the city, and it started due to the successful performance of São Raimundo in recent years.
is called Galo Carijó, which is a rooster
species. The club has several different nicknames, such as clube barriga-preta (meaning black belly club, which is a reference to the club's home kit), galo carijó (carijó rooster), time da Praça da Saudade (Saudade Town Square team) , clube da elite (elite club) and negão (big black). Rio Negro's colors are black and white.
, volleyball
, gymnastics
, and futsal
.
Manaus
Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination....
, Amazonas state
Amazonas (state, Brazil)
Amazonas In Brazilian Portuguese. The European Portuguese pronunciation is . In some parts of Brazil the ʃ is also used like in Rio de Janeiro or Belém.) is a state of Brazil, located in the northwestern corner of the country...
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Rio Negro is the second oldest club of Amazonas state, and is eleven months younger than its rival, Nacional
Nacional Futebol Clube
Nacional Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Nacional is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state. Nacional is the oldest club of Amazonas state. -History:...
. Atlético Rio Negro Clube
Atlético Rio Negro Clube (RR)
Atlético Rio Negro Clube, commonly known as Rio Negro, is a Brazilian football club based in Boa Vista, Roraima, Roraima state. They competed in the Copa do Brasil once.-History:...
of Roraima
Roraima
Roraima is the northernmost and least populated state of Brazil, located in the Amazon region. It borders the states of Amazonas and Pará, as well as the nations of Venezuela and Guyana. The population is 400,000 and the capital is Boa Vista...
state is named after the club, and shares the same logo, colors and kits.
History
On November 13, 1913, 14 year old Shinda Uchôa and his friends founded Atlético Rio Negro Clube at Manuel Afonso do Nascimento (who was one of the founders) home. The club was named after the Negro River. Rio Negro's first president was Edgar Lobão. Shinda Uchôa was nominated president of honor. In 1921, Rio Negro won its first title, the state championshipCampeonato Amazonense
The Campeonato Amazonense is the football league of the state of Amazonas, Brazil.-Format:The Campeonato Amazonense is divided into Taça Amazonas and Taça Cidade de Manaus.Taça Amazonas...
.
In 1973, the club competed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
for the first time, finishing in the 30th position. In the following year, in 1974, Rio Negro finished in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A's 26th position, ahead of Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
. That was the club's all-time best position in the competition. In 1986, the club competed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the last time, finishing in the 41st position. In 1989, Rio Negro competed Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
's first edition. The club was eliminated in the first round by Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
. In the first leg, in Manaus, Vasco and Rio Negro drew 1-1, and in the second leg, in Rio de Janeiro, Vasco won 2-1.
Titles
- Campeonato AmazonenseCampeonato AmazonenseThe Campeonato Amazonense is the football league of the state of Amazonas, Brazil.-Format:The Campeonato Amazonense is divided into Taça Amazonas and Taça Cidade de Manaus.Taça Amazonas...
: 1921, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1938, 1940, 1943, 1962, 1965, 1975, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2001. - Torneio Início do Campeonato Amazonense: 2001.
Famous players
- Alcino
- Berg
- Bismarck
- César Maluco
- Cláudio Coelho
- Clóvis Aranha Negra
- Dog
- Gilmar (apellido) Popoca
- Horácio
- Índio
- Lúcio Santarém
- Luís Roberto
- Mário JardelMário JardelMário Jardel de Almeida Ribeiro is a former Brazilian professional footballer.Jardel was most noted for his positioning on the field and "being at the right place, at the right time"...
- Orlando Rebello
- Patrulheiro
- ReinaldoJosé Reinaldo de LimaJosé Reinaldo de Lima, born on January 11, 1957, is a former Brazilian football player and striker, popularly known as Reinaldo or Rei .-Clubs and Years active:During his career , he played for:...
- Sabá "Burro Preto"
- Salum Omar
- Yano Monteiro
Stadium
Rio Negro's home stadium is Vivaldão , inaugurated in 1961, with a maximum capacity of 43,000 people.Only one training ground is owned by the club. Campo de Treinamento Rinha do Galo is located in Manaus.
Rivals
Rio Negro biggest rivals are Nacional (AM)Nacional Futebol Clube
Nacional Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Nacional is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state. Nacional is the oldest club of Amazonas state. -History:...
and São Raimundo (AM). The derby against Nacional is called Rio-Nal, and is an old and traditional city derby, which is considered one of the biggest derbies of the city. The derby against São Raimundo is one of the new derbies of the city, and it started due to the successful performance of São Raimundo in recent years.
Symbols
The club's mascotMascots of Brazilian football sides
Each Brazilian football team has a number of symbols attached to it and used prominently by the fandom. Among these symbols are the badge, the flag, the anthem and the mascot...
is called Galo Carijó, which is a rooster
Rooster
A rooster, also known as a cockerel, cock or chanticleer, is a male chicken with the female being called a hen. Immature male chickens of less than a year's age are called cockerels...
species. The club has several different nicknames, such as clube barriga-preta (meaning black belly club, which is a reference to the club's home kit), galo carijó (carijó rooster), time da Praça da Saudade (Saudade Town Square team) , clube da elite (elite club) and negão (big black). Rio Negro's colors are black and white.
Ultra groups
There are several ultra groups supporting the club:- Galo Gay
- Galo Hulk
- Galoucura
Other sports
Besides football, Rio Negro also has other sports sections, such as basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
, and futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
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