Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube
Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube, better known simply as Sampaio Corrêa or just Sampaio, was founded on 25 March 1923 by a group of young workers practicing amateur football on São Pantaleão Street, in the Centro neighborhood of São Luís, which gave rise to the nickname “Tricolor of Saint Pantaleon”. The club's name and colors were inspired by the Sampaio Corrêa II Hydroplane, which landed in the capital of Maranhão in December 1922. Quite popular in the Brazilian football scene, Sampaio Corrêa is recognized for having the biggest fan base in the state of Maranhão. The club has several organized fan groups, but the main ones are Tubarões da Fiel and Brava Bolivia (Barra Brava). Having the shark as its mascot and its colors are red, green and yellow. He usually sends his games to Castelão. Its main rivals are Moto and Maranhão, with whom it shares the biggest rivalries in Maranhão football. Due to the unity between the Sampaio Corrêa and Imperatriz fans, there is n ...
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