Vasco da Gama

One of the greatest clubs in Rio de Janeiro founded in 1898, Vasco da Gama won multiple state titles and is Libertadores champion in 1998. Known for its passionate fan base and tradition of quality football.

History

Vasco da Gama was founded in 1898 as a merger between two already established clubs. In the 1940s and 1950s, it won several state championships. It participated in the early editions of the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores. Its international peak occurred in 1998, when it won the Libertadores in memorable fashion, defeating important teams. The club's journey through different periods of glory and difficulty keeps it as an important figure in the history of Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian football.