Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes
Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes

Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes

May 13, 2025 | 76 min

In 1993, amid financial turmoil and the looming threat of extinction, Botafogo, one of Brazil's most historic football clubs, was going through one of the darkest chapters in its history. Deprived of financial resources and with a dismantled roster, the club had no choice but to field inexperienced young players from its youth ranks, many of whom had barely played for the professional team. Leading this discredited team was a prominent figure in Brazilian football: Carlos Alberto Torres, the legendary captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team. More than just a coach, Torres took on the mission of restoring dignity and fighting spirit to a club on the brink of collapse. His presence became a symbol of leadership, resilience, and confidence in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Fernando Kallás

Naomi Scott

Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos

Naomi Scott

Paulo Vinícius Coelho

Naomi Scott

Aline Bordalo

Naomi Scott

Bernardo Braga

Naomi Scott

João Cavalcanti

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