Episode 2 of 3

Initial Meetings

When: January 1898
Where: Rio de Janeiro
Part of: Founding of Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama

Preliminary meetings began in January 1898, including the invitation of Lopes de Freitas, setting the stage for the club's formal establishment.

The initial meetings took place in January 1898. A fifth member, Lopes de Freitas, was invited to participate in these gatherings, which served as the foundation for the club's formal creation later that year.

Sources

CR Vasco da Gama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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