Cruzeiro Arapiraca
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Wikipedia - Esporte Clube Cruzeiro (Arapiraca)
Esporte Clube Cruzeiro, commonly known as Cruzeiro de Arapiraca or just Cruzeiro, is a Brazilian football club based in Arapiraca, Alagoas. Founded in 1983, dissolved in 1997, and refounded in 2019, the club plays in the Campeonato Alagoano.
History
Founded on 7 September 1983, the club first reached the first division of the Campeonato Alagoano in 1987. The club reached the fourth position in the 1994 Copa do Nordeste, before being dissolved in 1997. During that period, international footballer Dida played at the club.
In July 2019, after nearly 23 years inactive, Cruzeiro was refounded. The club returned to a senior competition in the 2021 Campeonato Alagoano Segunda Divisão, reaching the first division after 26 years.
Cruzeiro also won the 2022 Copa Alagoas, and achieved a place in the 2023 Série D.
The team competes in the top tier of Brazilian soccer and has won numerous league titles and domestic cups throughout their history. They are known for their attacking style of play and skilled players who can create scoring opportunities from anywhere on the field.
Cruzeiro Arapiraca has a strong youth development program and has produced many talented players who have gone on to play for top clubs in Brazil and around the world. The team's home matches are played at the Estádio Coaracy da Mata Fonseca, which has a capacity of over 10,000 fans.
Overall, Cruzeiro Arapiraca is a respected and successful team in Brazilian soccer, with a proud tradition of excellence on the field.