Porto Alegre Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Porto Alegre, is a

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History

Lami

The club was founded on June 10, 2003, as Lami Futebol Clube. In 2003, Lami won its first title, the Campeonato Gaúcho Third Level.

Porto Alegre

In 2006, the club was bought by Roberto Assis and renamed to Porto Alegre Futebol Clube.

Club colors

Porto Alegre's colors are inspired by the two most popular

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Flamengo

In 2010 the Porto Alegre mediated a partnership with the

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the intention is use the structure of Porto Alegre, that is magnificent.

Achievements

Regional

* Campeonato Gaúcho Third Level: ** Winners (1): 2003Porto Alegre won the 2003 Campeonato Gaúcho Third Level as Lami Futebol Clube. * Campeonato Gaúcho Second Level: ** Winners (1): 2009

Season records

Current squad

As of December 2010, according to combined sources on the official website.Official website

Youth squad

Professional players able to play in the youth team

Youth players with first team experience

Out on loan

First-team staff

:''As of December 28, 2010''

Stadium

Estádio João da Silva Moreira

Porto Alegre play their home games at Estádio João da Silva Moreira (also known as Parque Lami).

Presidents

References

External links

Porto Alegre Futebol Clube official website
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