Boavista FC

Boavista Futebol Clube, founded 1903, is a sports club in Porto. Nicknamed Panteras (Panthers) and Axadrezados (literally checkereds), Boavista grew to become Porto's second largest club with sections dedicated to several sports, such as Volleyball, Chess, Gymnastics, Bicycle racing and Futsal (among others), being the most notable the Football section. The trademark of the team are the checkered white and black shirts. Estádio do Bessa, their stadium, was built in 1973 and remodeled in time for the Euro 2004, but plans for renewal already existed.

Related Topics:
1903 - Porto - Panthers - Volleyball - Chess - Gymnastics - Bicycle racing - Futsal - Football - Estádio do Bessa - 1973 - Euro 2004

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Internally, Boavista grew from a minor team in the 70's to a regular fixture in Europe since then. The first "threat" to the Porto/Benfica/Sporting title domination was in 75-76 under guidance of José Maria Pedroto, when Boavista finished second, achieving the same position later in 98-99. Finally, in 00-01 Boavista won the Championship over rivals FC Porto, but haven't managed to hold the title, finishing second to Sporting. Boavista also won 5 Portuguese cups (74-75, 75-76, 78-79, 91-91 and 96-97)

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Porto - Benfica - Sporting - José Maria Pedroto

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In Europe, Boavista was commonly known as the club with the strange shirts, and achieved moderate success, knocking out Inter Milan and AS Roma in the early 90's. The highlight is still the brilliant UEFA Cup run in 2003, when they were knocked out by Celtic F.C. in the semi-finals in the Estádio do Bessa.

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Inter Milan - AS Roma - Celtic F.C. - Estádio do Bessa

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The football side has poor reputation in Portugal and many teams they oppose in UEFA competitions for its unattractive, aggressive and intimidating style.

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There is also an intense rivalry with Belenenses and Vitória Guimarães, games between the teams often have problems inside or outside the field.

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Belenenses - Vitória Guimarães

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The women's team is one of the strongest, having won several titles in a row during the 90's.

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