In a thrilling turn of events, Botafogo has etched its name in the annals of football history. The Brazilian club has reached the Libertadores final for the first time ever. This remarkable achievement came despite a 3-1 loss to Peñarol in Montevideo on Wednesday night. The aggregate score of 6-3 in Botafogo’s favor tells the […]
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