The Brazilian football season reached its conclusion on Wednesday evening. It was no longer a surprise that Palmeiras became national champions for the twelfth time. After all, the Verdão were almost certain of the title since last week.
It was Santos who demanded all the attention on the final day. The legendary club that produced greats such as Pelé and Neymar had been in the danger zone for some time, with the threat of a first relegation in its 111-year existence.
To save his skin, Santos was not allowed to lose to Fortaleza on the final match day, but in a dramatic match they lost 1-2 in their own Vila Belmiro. The relegation was a fact.
This is how a sad low point follows for Santos, which had to let go of its greatest club icon exactly a year ago: Pelé. After his retirement from the club in 1974, Santos was able to win the national title twice more, in 2002 and 2004.
Flamengo and São Paulo remain the only two clubs that have never been relegated from the Brazilian first division.
After the match, riots soon broke out in the area around the stadium, which later spread further into the city. Numerous vehicles were set on fire. A fire was also set near a sleeping quarters for youth players.
2023-12-07 11:06:00
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