Atlético Clube Juventus, commonly known as Juventus do Acre, is a Brazilian

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club based in Rio Branco,

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. The club currently doesn't play in any league, having last participated in the

Campeonato Acreano Campeonato Acreano (sometimes referred as Campeonato Acriano) is the football league of the State of Acre, Brazil. It is organized by the Acre State Football Federation. Format 2020 First Division First stage *The 10 clubs are divided into two gr ...

in the 2013 season. Atlético Clube Juventus's home kit is a

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shirt, black shorts and black socks. The club's mascot is an

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and they play their home games at the Dom Giocondo Maria Grotti Stadium which has a capacity of 4,000.

History

Atlético Clube Juventus was founded on March 1, 1966, by Elias Mansour Simão Filho, José Aníbal Tinôco, father Antônio Aneri, Dinah Gadelha Dias, Valter Félix de Souza and Iolanda Souza e Silva. The club is named after the Italian club, after a suggestion by the father Antônio Aneri, because at that time it was the most traditional football team in his home country.

Honours

Domestic

State

: : Winners (14): 1966, 1969, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 2009 : Runners-up (11): 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1994, 2004, 2008

References

External links

Atlético Clube Juventus at Arquivo de Clubes
Association football clubs established in 1966 Inactive football clubs in Brazil Football clubs in Acre (state) 1966 establishments in Brazil {{Brazil-footyclub-stub