Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, commonly referred to as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a professional sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that plays in the Brasileirão Série A (2023), the top tier of the Brazilian football league system. This CR Vasco da Gama flag (Portuguese: bandeira do Vasco da Gama) is based on the team's jersey in 1898 and consists of a white sash running from the upper left corner to the lower right corner on a black background.
In the middle of the sash there is a red cross, symbolizing Christianity. The eight stars in the upper right corner of the flag represent the eight championships in the team's history. The black and white colors on the flag symbolize elegance and strength, reflecting the club's core values. Overall, the flag serves as a proud emblem of the club's tradition and legacy, both on and off the field.
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| Team name: | Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
| Team nicknames: | Cruzmaltino (from Maltese Cross), O Gigante da Colina (The Hill's Giant), O Legítimo Clube do Povo (The Authentic People's Club), O Almirante (The Admiral), Vascaínos or Cruzmaltinos (supporters) |
| Team abbreviations: | CRVG |
| Founded: | 1898 |
| Location: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Ground: | São Januário, Maracanã |
| Capacity: | 21,880 (São Januário), 78,838 (Maracanã) |
| League: | Série A |
| Team Colors: | Black and White |
| Championships: | 4 |
| Second places: | 4 |
| Seasons in top division: | 54 |
| Mascot: | Almirante ("Admiral") (a Portuguese sea captain) |
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