Arsenal Futebol Clube, commonly known as Arsenal, is a Brazilian football club based in Sorriso, Mato Grosso state.

Arsenal
Full nameArsenal Futebol Clube
Founded20 September 1991 (33 years ago) (1991-09-20)
GroundEstádio Municipal Egídio José Preima, Sorriso, Mato Grosso state, Brazil
Capacity5,000

History

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The club was founded on 20 September 1991,[1] adopting a similar name, logo and colors as English club Arsenal Football Club. After Sorriso Esporte Clube decided not to participate in the 2002 Campeonato Mato-Grossense Second Level, Arsenal professionalized the club's football department and participated in their first official competition.[2]

Stadium

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Arsenal Futebol Clube play their home games at Estádio Municipal Egídio José Preima.[1] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Rodolfo Rodrigues (2009). Escudos dos Times do Mundo Inteiro. Panda Books. p. 51.
  2. ^ "Arsenal Futebol Clube" (in Portuguese). Futebol Nacional. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.