Official club name: | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras |
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Address: | Rua Palestra Itália 1840, Perdizes |
05005-000 São Paulo | |
Brazil | |
Tel: | +55 11 38746500 |
Fax: | +55 11 38649267 |
Website: | www.palmeiras.com.br |
Founded: | Aug 26, 1914 |
Members: | 175.974 |
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Founded in 1914 by Italians, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is currently the biggest champion of the Brazilian championship, with 12 titles. Its history is divided into 4 victorious eras, the 1st Academy from 1961-1970, the 2nd Academy from 1971-1980, the Parmalat Era from 1991-2000, and finally the current 3rd Academy, from 2015-present. Being one of the most traditional Copa Libertadores clubs, holding 3 titles (1999, 2020, 2021), it is also considered one of the biggest in its country.