Clube Atlético Mineiro

Clube Atlético Mineiro, usually known as Atlético is a football club based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Founded in March 25, 1908, Atlético is one of the most traditional clubs in Brazilian football. The first official match was played on March 21, 1909, against Sport Club Futebol. The team plays in black and white vertical striped shirts, black shorts and white socks.

The team is known nationwide as Galo, Portuguese for rooster, its mascot, and was the first official Brazilian Champion, in 1971. Other trophies include two CONMEBOL Cups (the precursor of the current Copa Sudamericana) in 1992 and 1997, two Brazilian Champions Cup (Copa dos Campeões, in 1937 and 1978), and the 2nd Division Brazilian Champions in 2006. Besides that, it's the most stable team in national competitions, participating in 14 finals or semifinals in Brazilian Championship.

The club is also known for having the biggest support of Minas Gerais State, with the second biggest stadium crowd in Brazil. Galo plays its home games at the Mineirão stadium, which is shared with fierce rivals Cruzeiro.

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Atletico Mineiro's Honors

Domestic

- Brazilian Championship Winners (1): 1971
- Runners-up (3): 1977, 1980, 1999
- Cup of State Champions Winners (1): 1937
- Cup of Brazilian Champions Winners (1): 1978
- State Championship of Minas Gerais Winners (39 - record): 1915, 1926, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1970, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2007.
- Brazilian Championship Série B Winners (1): 2006

International

- CONMEBOL Cup Winners (2): 1992, 1997
- Runners-up (1): 1995.

Futsal

- Brazilian Champions Winners (2): 1997, 1999
- Intercontinental Cup Winners (1): 1998