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Athletic Club (MG)
Athletic Club, commonly referred to as Athletic, is a Brazilian professional club based in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais founded on 27 June 1909. It competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, the second tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Mineiro, the top flight of the Minas Gerais state football league. NameThe team's name is often shortened to Athletic or A.C. simply. PronunciationBrazilians pronounce it stressing the last syllable: Athletic. RelevanceIt is the only club in the Intermediate Geographic Region of Barbacena competing in the First Division of the Campeonato Mineiro. HistoryThe club was founded on June 27, 1909. Its foundation had no relation with the team from Belo Horizonte which has a similar name and colour, Atlético Mineiro. HonoursNational
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Return to professional football (2018–present)2018Campeonato Mineiro – Segunda DivisãoAfter 50 years out of professional football, the club returned in 2018. It disputed the Campeonato Mineiro Segunda Divisão, equivalent of the third division of the Campeonato Mineiro. The team qualified third in the first round. In the semifinals, it eliminated Valeriodoce, and gained access to the 2019 Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II. Athletic ended in second place, after losing the final on penalties to Coimbra Sports.[1] 2019Campeonato Mineiro – Módulo IIIn 2019, Athletic participated in Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II, finishing in seventh place and remaining in the competition. 2020Campeonato Mineiro – Módulo IIIn 2020, the team finished the qualifying round of Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II in second place, qualifying for the final quadrangular. In the final stage, it finished again in the vice-leadership, winning the vice-championship of Module II and being promoted to Module I 2021. 2021Campeonato MineiroThe club took part in the 2021 Campeonato Mineiro for the first time ever and attracted media attention after signing Uruguayan player Loco Abreu.[2][3][4][5][6] It ended up being defeated by URT in Patos de Minas at the semifinals of Troféu Inconfidência.[7] 2022Campeonato MineiroIn 2022 Campeonato Mineiro, the team was the best in the state outside the capital, Belo Horizonte, therefore winning the title Campeão Mineiro do Interior for the first time.[8] 2023Recopa MineiraThe team won the Recopa Mineira in January by defeating Esporte Clube Democrata.[9] Campeonato MineiroIn 2023 Campeonato Mineiro, the team again was the best in the state outside the capital, Belo Horizonte, therefore winning the title Campeão Mineiro do Interior a second time.[10][11] At the semifinal, it was eliminated by Atlético.[12] Copa do BrasilThe team was defeated by Brasiliense at 2023 Copa do Brasil and kicked from the tournament.[13] Campeonato Brasileiro – Série DThe team will compete at the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.[14] Exhibition gameAthletic defeated Vasco da Gama 2 x 0 at March 31.[15] 2024Recopa MineiraThe team will dispute the 2024 Recopa Mineira. Campeonato MineiroThe team will dispute the 2024 Campeonato Mineiro – Módulo I. Copa do BrasilThe team will dispute the 2024 Copa do Brasil. Campeonato BrasileiroThe team will dispute the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro – Série D if it does not classify to 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro – Série C. Stadium The club's football matches take place at Joaquim Portugal Stadium.[16][17] In January 2021, the board made the club's stadium available to the city for use as a vaccination point.[18][19] Public relationsDeath of PeléThe team published an official lamentation for the death of the King of Football, Pelé, in December.[20] CharityBlood donationThe team stimulates the blood donation to the state of Minas Gerais' public foundation for hematology and blood transfusion, Hemominas (Fundação Centro de Hematologia e Hemoterapia do Estado de Minas Gerais).[21] Winter clothesThe team stimulates the donation of winter clothes in the city.[22] References
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