Associação Atlética Internacional (Limeira)
Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Short descriptionScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Associação Atlética Internacional, commonly referred to as simply Inter de Limeira, is a Brazilian association football club in Limeira, São Paulo. They currently play in the Série D, the fourth tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's premier state league.
The club's home colours are black and white and the team mascot is a lion.
History
On October 2, 1913, at Teatro da Paz (meaning Peace Theater) members of an amateur football club called Barroquinha decided to professionalise their club, and established a monthly fee to be paid by its members and associates.[1] On October 5, 1913,[2] Associação Atlética Internacional was officially founded. The club was named after a São Paulo city club named Internacional (not to be confused with the still active Internacional of Porto Alegre).[3] According to some fans, the club is named to honor the several immigrant communities in Limeira, like the German, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese communities.[1]
In 1926, Internacional won its first title, the São Paulo Countryside Cup.[4]
In 1982, the club contested the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time. Inter de Limeira finished in the 23rd position, ahead of big clubs like Cruzeiro and Atlético Paranaense.[5]
In 1986, Internacional, managed by Pepe,[6] won the Campeonato Paulista. It was the first time that a countryside club won the competition.[6] In the semifinals, Inter de Limeira beat Santos, and in the final, the club defeated Palmeiras.[7]
In 1988, Inter de Limeira won its first national title, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. In the final four, the club finished ahead of Náutico of Pernambuco state, Ponte Preta of São Paulo state and Americano of Rio de Janeiro state. The club was promoted to the following year's Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.[8]
In 2024, Inter de Limeira made the Semi-Finals of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, clinching promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in 2025.
Current squad
First-team squad
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Honours
Official tournaments
| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 1 | 1988 |
| State | ||
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Paulista | 1 | 1986 |
| Campeonato Paulista Série A2 | 3 | 1978, 1996, 2004 |
| Campeonato Paulista Série A3 | 1 | 1966 |
Others tournaments
Inter-state
Runners-up
- Copa Paulista (1): 2017
- Campeonato Paulista Série A2 (2): 1928, 2019
- Campeonato Paulista Série A3 (2): 1962, 2017
Youth team
- Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores (1): 1990
Stadium
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Notable players
Notable managers
- Template:Flagicon Nelsinho Baptista
- Template:Flagicon Pepe
- Template:Flagicon Valdir Peres
- Template:Flagicon Elano
Club colors
Internacional's colors are black and white.[2]
Anthem
The club's anthem was composed by Joel Navarini, and it is called "Avante Leão!" (meaning "Go ahead Lion!").[10]
Nickname
The club is nicknamed Leão da Paulista (meaning "Lion of Paulista"). The nickname appeared after a match between Internacional and Comercial-Ribeirão Preto of Ribeirão Preto. Comercial is nicknamed Leão, and after a successful trip when the club remained undefeated, the club was beaten by Inter de Limeira, which then adopted the nickname.[3]
Mascot
Inter de Limeira's mascot is called Leão, meaning lion.[6] He is usually depicted wearing the club's home or away kit.[11]
References
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- ↑ a b c Especial Placar - 500 Times do Brasil, São Paulo: Editora Abril: 2003.
- ↑ 1986 Campeonato Paulista at RSSSF Template:Webarchive
- ↑ 1988 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B at RSSSF Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Estádio Major José Levy Sobrinho at Templos do Futebol
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External links
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- Internacional at Arquivo de Clubes (archived)
- Internacional at Futebol Interior (archived)
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