Maranhão Atlético Clube
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| Full name | Maranhão Atlético Clube | ||
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| Founded | September 24, 1932 | ||
| Stadium | Castelão | ||
| Capacity | 70,000 | ||
| President | França Dias | ||
| Head coach | Meinha | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Maranhão Atlético Clube, usually known as Maranhão or MAC, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state.
History
Maranhão Atlético Clube was founded on September 24, 1932.[1]
In 1937, Maranhão won the Campeonato Maranhense, which was the club's first title.[2]
In 1979, Maranhão competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 26th place.[3]
In 1980, Maranhão competed again in the Série A's first division, finishing in the 44th place (the competition's last position). The club was relegated to the second division.[4]
In 2000, the club was the Copa Norte's runner-up. São Raimundo beat the club in the final.[5]
Titles
- 1937, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1951, 1963, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2013
- Copa Norte: 0
- Runner-up (1): 2000
Stadium
The club's home matches are usually played at Castelão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people.
Current squad
First team
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Mascot and nickname
The club's mascot is a goat. Maranhão is nicknamed Bode Gregório, Demolidor de Cartazes, and Quadricolor.