Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo has another big reason to celebrate as the club owned by American businessman John Textor beat Sao Paulo 2-1 to win its first Brazilian league title since 1995.

Botafogo beat Atlético Mineiro 3-1 to win their first Copa Libertadores title despite being reduced to 10 men after Gregore was sent off just 30 seconds into the contest.

South America’s equivalent of the Champions League — for the first time in their 123-year history, despite having a player sent off in the first minute of Saturday’s final against Atletico Mineiro. Botafogo midfielder Gregore was shown a red card after just 30 seconds for a high kick to the head of Fausto Vera,

A long 29 years since last winning the Brazilian top division, Botafogo has finally been crowned the king of the Série A, in 2024

Botafogo celebrated a title on Sunday for the second time in eight days as the club owned by American businessman John Textor secured the Brazilian league title after winning the Copa Libertadores.