Campeonato Brasileiro

The Campeonato Brasileiro is the top professional football league in Brazil. It is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The league was founded in 1971 and is currently contested by 20 teams.

The Campeonato Brasileiro was founded in 1971 as a replacement for the Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa, which had been the top football league in Brazil since 1967. The first season of the Campeonato Brasileiro was won by Santos, who defeated Botafogo in the final.

The Campeonato Brasileiro has been won by 20 different teams since its inception. The most successful team is Flamengo, who have won the title 7 times. Other successful teams include Corinthians, Palmeiras, and São Paulo, who have all won the title 6 times.