CF Os Belenenses
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Clube de Futebol «Os Belenenses», usually known simply as Belenenses (pron. IPA [bɨlɨ'nẽsɨʃ]), founded in 1919, is one of the leading Portuguese sports clubs. It is based in the Belém quarter of Lisbon, hence the club name, which translates as "The Belem-ers"
The main activities of the club are football, handball, basketball, athletics, and rugby. The club has won major national championships in all these sports, but remains best known for its original activity, football.
For the 2006/2007 season, the football team will play in the second level of Portuguese football, the Liga de Honra.
Famous players
- Dariusz Adamczuk-Former Poland International
- Borislav Mikhailov- Former Bulgarian International(Captain)
- Stoycho Mladenov - Former Bulgarian International
- Anders Andersson- Currently playing for Malmo
- Félix Mourinho- Portuguese International
- Matateu- Portuguese International
Honours
- Portuguese League Champions - 1945/46
- Champions of Portugal (prior to creation of modern league) - 1926/27, 1928/29, 1932/33
- Portuguese Cup Winners - 1941/42, 1959/60, 1988/89
- Portuguese 2nd Division Champions - 1983/84
- Lisbon Championship Winners - 1925/26, 1928/29, 1929/30, 1930/31, 1943/44, 1945/46
- Lisbon Honour Cup Winners - 9 times
- Group Winners of UEFA Intertoto Cup 1974/75
External links
- [Official website] (in Portuguese).
- [CF Belenenses]
- [Belenenses Sempre]
- [Belenenses]
- [Canto Azul ao Sul]
- [Armada Azul]
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