![]() Vasco da Gama has an important role in the social fights against racism because it was the first club in Brazil to accept black players and people from poor backgrounds in its cast such as nordestinos who migrated to Rio de Janeiro and mulatos who lived in the outskirts of the city. Its popular sport at that time was rowing but, as time went by, the professional football department was created in 1915. ![]() The club started a multisports institution and until today it’s one of the most famous in Rio de Janeiro. Its name was created in honor of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama Football Club appeared for the first time on August 21st in 1898. We present to you the history of the Vasco da Gama Football Club. Hey there, beautiful people! Today we are talking about football.
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