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| Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol | |
|---|---|
| Name | Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol |
| Country | Brazil |
| Confed | CONMEBOL |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Teams | 20 |
| Relegation | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| Champions | Palmeiras |
| Most champ | Palmeiras |
| Season | 2023 |
| Website | CBF |
Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol is the principal men's professional football league in Brazil, organized as a national championship that crowns the domestic champion and qualifies teams for international competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, and it features clubs with histories tied to competitions like the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Carioca. The competition has involved clubs from major Brazilian cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre and Brasília, and its clubs have produced players who starred in FIFA World Cup tournaments and transferred to European leagues such as La Liga, Premier League, Serie A (Italy), and Bundesliga. The league operates under the auspices of the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol and interfaces with continental governance by CONMEBOL and national sporting institutions like the Ministério do Esporte.
The tournament traces origins to regional tournaments such as the Taça Brasil and the Roberto Gomes Pedrosa Tournament, which in turn involved clubs like Flamengo, Corinthians, Santos FC, Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras, and these competitions fed into Brazil's representation at the Copa Libertadores during the 1960s and 1970s. During the military era linked to institutions such as the Brazilian Military Government (1964–1985), the championship structure was altered alongside reforms influenced by administrators associated with the Confederação Brasileira de Desportos and later the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, producing notable champions including Cruzeiro and Internacional. The reorganization into the modern nationwide league in the 1970s and the creation of the Série A, Série B and Série C tiers was shaped by policy decisions involving clubs like Grêmio and Atlético Mineiro and by broadcast developments tied to conglomerates such as Rede Globo. Historical controversies have involved title attributions debated in the Brazilian sports tribunals and among historians of organizations such as the Brazilian National Sports Tribunal.
The top tier currently uses a double round-robin system similar to formats employed in English Football League discussions but adapted to South American calendars, with season schedules coordinated around tournaments such as the Copa do Brasil and international windows set by FIFA. Promotion and relegation link Série A with Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, and qualification for continental slots is allocated by final standings and cup results involving clubs like Atlético Paranaense and Fluminense. The format has been periodically revised through decisions by the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol in coordination with club associations such as the Brazilian Football Confederation Clubs' Union and influenced by stakeholders including television networks like SBT and sports marketing firms such as Traffic Sports. Tie-breaking rules follow precedents applied in tournaments overseen by CONMEBOL and governing statutes inspired by regulations from bodies like the International Football Association Board.
Participation has featured historic institutions including Santos FC, Botafogo, Bahia, Coritiba, Sport Recife, Vasco da Gama, Fluminense, Goiás, Vasco da Gama and Atlético Mineiro, representing states like São Paulo (state), Rio de Janeiro (state), Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul and Pernambuco. Clubs have fluctuated between divisions with promotion campaigns engineered by managers who later managed national sides such as Tite and Luiz Felipe Scolari, and ownership structures range from member-run organizations exemplified by Corinthians Paulista to corporate models seen in clubs associated with business groups like BRF. Stadiums hosting matches include Maracanã Stadium, Allianz Parque, Mineirão, Estádio Beira-Rio and Arena do Grêmio, and matchday operations coordinate with municipal authorities in cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte.
Seasonal competition has produced record achievements by clubs like Palmeiras with multiple national titles, historic campaigns by Santos FC during the era of Pelé, and standout seasons from Cruzeiro and Flamengo that affected continental seeding for the Copa Libertadores. Individual seasonal records include top scorer lists featuring players such as Roberto Dinamite, Romário, Ronaldo and Neymar, and defensive records set by goalkeepers like Carlos Gallo and Júlio César. Attendance and revenue records have been set in derbies such as Fla–Flu and Clássico dos Milhões, with fiscal impacts tracked by institutions including the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics in sports-related studies.
The league has developed talent exported to clubs like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, Manchester United, AC Milan and Juventus F.C., and it has showcased Ballon d'Or–caliber graduates such as Ronaldo and Rivaldo. Statistical leaders include career appearance and scoring records held by icons like Falcão and Zico, while awards such as the seasonal Best Player lists are conferred by media organizations including Placar (magazine) and broadcasters such as Rede Globo. Youth development structures linked to clubs like Santos FC Academy and Fluminense Football Academy have produced national team players featured in squads assembled by managers like Luiz Felipe Scolari and Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Administration falls under the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, whose statutes align with regulations from CONMEBOL and FIFA, and governance reforms have involved club collectives such as the Clube dos 13 and commercial entities like Traffic Sports. Regulatory matters have been adjudicated in forums including the Supremo Tribunal Federal on matters of sports law, and integrity initiatives have been implemented in cooperation with institutions such as the Brazilian Olympic Committee and national compliance programs modeled after practices in organizations like UEFA. Financial Fair Play–style discussions have engaged stakeholders including club presidents from São Paulo FC and Sport Club Internacional and sponsors such as Banco do Brasil.
Television and streaming rights are negotiated with broadcasters such as Rede Globo, SporTV, ESPN Brasil, TV Globo and networks like SBT, and these agreements shape revenue distribution to clubs including Corinthians, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. International distribution reaches markets in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa through media partners including ESPN, Fox Sports, and digital platforms managed by companies such as DAZN, with commercial negotiations involving agencies like IMG and advertising partners such as Guaraná Antarctica and Nike. Media coverage encompasses match commentary from figures like Galvão Bueno and analysis by journalists affiliated with outlets such as GloboEsporte.com and UOL Esporte.
Category:Football competitions in Brazil