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, competing in the Brasileirão Série A (2023), the top tier of the Brazilian football league system. This CR Vasco da Gama fan flag (Portuguese: bandeira do Vasco da Gama) is based on the club's historic jersey design and features a white diagonal sash running from the upper-left corner to the lower-right corner on a black background.
At the center of the sash is a red cross, commonly known as the Cross of the Order of Christ, a symbol closely associated with the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, after whom the club is named. The design reflects the club's historical connection to Portuguese maritime exploration and heritage. The eight stars in the upper-right corner commemorate major titles won throughout the club's history and highlight its sporting achievements. The black and white color scheme has long been associated with Vasco da Gama and forms a distinctive part of the club's identity. Overall, the flag serves as a powerful symbol of the club's tradition, history, and enduring legacy in Brazilian sport.
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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) |
