Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, commonly known as Botafogo, is a sports club based in the Botafogo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, competing in the Brasileirão Série A (2023), the top tier of the Brazilian football league system. The Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas flag (Portuguese: Bandeira do Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas) consists of five black and four white horizontal stripes, with a white Lone Star displayed inside a black canton in the upper-left corner.
The Lone Star, also featured in the club's emblem, is the most recognizable symbol of Botafogo and originated from Club de Regatas Botafogo before the merger that created the modern club. The star is traditionally associated with the star d'Alva (Venus), which became a symbol of excellence, honor, and achievement within the club's identity. The black and white color scheme has long been associated with Botafogo and contributes to one of the most distinctive visual identities in Brazilian sport. The club's name, "Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas", reflects its origins in both football and rowing, and the flag serves as a visual representation of this heritage. Overall, the design symbolizes Botafogo's history, tradition, and enduring presence in Brazilian football.
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| Team name: | Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas |
|---|---|
| Team nicknames: | Fogo (Fire), Estrela Solitária (The Lone Star), O Glorioso (The Glorious One), Alvinegro Carioca (Rio's Black and White) |
| Team abbreviation: | BFR |
| Founded: | 1904 |
| Location: | Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Ground: | Nilton Santos |
| Capacity: | 46,831 |
| League: | Série A |
| Team Colors: | Black and White |
| Championships: | 2 |
| Second places: | 3 |
| Seasons in top division: | 58 |
| Mascot: | Biriba/Cachorro (a mongrel dog) |
