Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, also known as Botafogo, is a sports club based in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that plays in the Brasileirão Série A (2023), the top tier of the Brazilian football league system. The Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas fan flag (Portuguese: Bandeira do Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas) consists of five black and four white stripes, with the Lone Star in the black square in the upper left.
The Lone Star, which is also on the flag and coat of arms of Botafogo, was the main symbol of Club de Regatas Botafogo and has become one of the most important symbols of the team after the two Botafogos merged. The star represents a symbol of honor and achievement. The black and white colors are traditional in the club's identity, signifying elegance and strength. The club's name, "Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas," reflects its roots in both football (soccer) and rowing, and the flag is a visual representation of the club's identity and history.
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| Team name: | Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas |
|---|---|
| Team nicknames: | Fogo (Fire), Estrela Solitária (The Lone Star), O Glorioso (The Glorious One), Alvinegro Carioca (Rio's Black and White) |
| Team abbreviation: | BFR |
| Founded: | 1904 |
| Location: | Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Ground: | Nilton Santos |
| Capacity: | 46,831 |
| League: | Série A |
| Team Colors: | Black and White |
| Championships: | 2 |
| Second places: | 3 |
| Seasons in top division: | 58 |
| Mascot: | Biriba/Cachorro (a mongrel dog) |
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