Palestra Itália Futebol Clube, commonly known as Palestra Itália, were a

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ian football team from

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. They won the Campeonato Paranaense three times.

History

Palestra Itália Futebol Clube were founded on January 7, 1921. During World War II they changed their name to Paranaense, then Comercial and then Palmeiras. After the war, in 1945, the club was renamed again to Palestra Itália. They won the Campeonato Paranaense in 1924, 1926, and in 1932. The club fused with

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Stadium

Palestra Itália played their home games at Estádio Tarumã. The stadium had a maximum capacity of 6,000 people.

Achievements

* Campeonato Paranaense: ** Winners (3): 1924, 1926, 1932

References

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