Botafogo Fans: Pride and Glory

Photographer

André Coelho

EFE

30 November, 2024

Botafogo fans celebrate their team’s victory. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Two of Brazil’s oldest and most venerable football clubs met at the Mâs Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the final match of the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL) Libertadores cup. Botafogo, a team that has never before won the cup, defeated its rivals Atlético Mineiro by 3-1. Thousands of Botafogo fans, watching the match on screens at the Nilton Santos Stadium, the team’s home stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, celebrate their team’s historic victory.

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Jury comment

The jury loved this image for its vibrant portrayal of Botafogo fan’s deep passion for football and their team. The photo captures the raw euphoria of the moment, with each person displaying their own unique reactions and emotions. An additional layer is added by the fact that these fans—projecting an away match on a large screen—are celebrating on the pitch where the players should be. The photograph conveys the energy and intensity of this collective experience, embodying a joyful connection with a sport loved in Brazil and across the world.

Botafogo Fans: Pride and Glory

Botafogo fans celebrate their team’s victory. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jury comment

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