Palmeiras: 99 years since their 1926 Paulista title

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·29 August 2025

Palmeiras: 99 years since their 1926 Paulista title

Palmeiras is close to reaching a historic milestone. This Friday (August 29), the 1926 São Paulo state championship title, won when the club was still called Palestra Itália, turns 99 years old.

Historic achievement of Palestra Itália

The 1926 trophy was won undefeated and with a 100% success rate:

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9 victories
33 goals scored
8 goals conceded

At the time, São Paulo football was deeply divided between professionalism and amateurism, which increased the significance of the Verdão’s achievement.

Undefeated campaign in the 1926 Paulista

Palestra Itália overcame major rivals such as Corinthians (3×2) and Santos (3×2). In the decisive match, they delivered a historic thrashing of 5-0 over São Bento, with goals from Mathias I, Melle, Heitor, and Carrone (2).

Remarkable facts about Palmeiras on August 29

1926 – Undefeated São Paulo state champion: Palestra Itália 5×0 São Bento da Capital.
1943 – Debut of defender Caieira and first goals by midfielder Canhotinho, in Palmeiras 3×1 Portuguesa.
1953 – Last goal by defender Juvenal, in the 2×2 draw with Comercial da Capital. The defender played in the 1950 World Cup and celebrated winning the 1951 Rio Cup with Verdão.

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