Associação Atlética Internacional (Limeira)

history

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Associação Atlética Internacional, usually known simply as Internacional, or as Inter-SP and Inter de Limeira, is a traditional Brazilian football club from Limeira, São Paulo state.

History

On October 2, 1913, at Teatro da Paz (meaning Paz Theater, or Peace Theater) members of an amateur football club called Barroquinha decided to profissionalize their club, and established a monthly fee to be paid by its members and associates. »History at Internacional's fansite

On October 5, 1913 »Internacional at Arquivo de Clubes, Associação Atlética Internacional was officially founded. The club was named after a São Paulo city club named Internacional (not to be confused with the still active Internacional of Porto Alegre). »Club history and trivia at Futebol Interior According to some fans, the club is named to honor the several immigrant communities in Limeira, like the German, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese communities.

In 1926, Internacional won its first title, the São Paulo Countryside Cup. »Titles at Internacional's fansite

In 1982, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time. Inter de Limeira finished in the 23rd position, ahead of big clubs like Cruzeiro and Atlético Paranaense. »1982 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A at RSSSF

In 1986, Internacional, managed by Pepe Especial Placar - 500 Times do Brasil, São Paulo: Editora Abril: 2003., won the Campeonato Paulista. It was the first time that a countryside club won the competition. In the semifinals, Inter de Limeira beat Santos, and in the final, the club defeated Palmeiras. »1986 Campeonato Paulista at RSSSF

In 1988, Inter de Limeira won its first national title, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. In the final four, the club finished ahead of Náutico of Pernambuco state, Ponte Preta of São Paulo state and Americano of Rio de Janeiro state. The club was promoted to the following year's Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. »1988 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B at RSSSF

Achievements

Campeonato Brasileiro Série B:
- Winners (1): 1988

Campeonato Paulista:
- Winners (1): 1986

Campeonato Paulista Série A2:
- Winners (3): 1978, 1996, 2004

Campeonato Paulista Third Division:
- Winners (1): 1966

São Paulo Countryside Cup:
- Winners (3): 1926, 1947, 1978

Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores:
- Winners (1): 1990

Stadium

Inter de Limeira's home stadium is Estádio Major José Levy Sobrinho, also known as Limeirão , inaugurated in 1977, with a maximum capacity of 23,475 people. »Estádio Major José Levy Sobrinho at Templos do Futebol

Idols

Famous managers

Nelsinho Baptista
Pepe

Club colors

Internacional's colors are black and white.

Anthem

The club's anthem was composed by Joel Navarini, and it is called Avante Leão! (meaning Go ahead Lion!). »Anthem at Internacional's fansite

Nickname

The club is nicknamed Leão da Paulista (meaning Lion of Paulista). The nickname appeared after a match between Internacional and Comercial-Ribeirão Preto of Ribeirão Preto. Comercial is nicknamed Leão, and after a successful trip when the club remained undefeated, the club was beat by Inter de Limeira, which then adopted the nickname.