Operario MS
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Wikipedia - Operário Futebol Clube (MS)
Operário Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Operário de Campo Grande, Operário-MS or simply Operário is a Brazilian professional club based in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul founded on 21 August 1938. It competes in the Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense, the top flight of the Mato Grosso do Sul state football league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.
Operário is currently ranked third among Mato Grosso do Sul teams in CBF's national club ranking, at 179th place overall.
History
The club was founded on August 28, 1938, by civil construction workers of Campo Grande. The name Operário means Factory Worker in Portuguese.
In 1982 the club won the President's Cup, played in South Korea.
Since November 29, 1999, Operário is an enterprise. Because of this, the team name changed from Operário Futebol Clube to Operário Futebol Clube S/A. S/A means joint-stock company.
Currently Operário is in a very serious financial crisis and most of its debts are labor debts and tax debts.
Operario MS has a rich history and a passionate fan base. The team's colors are black and white, and they are known for their attacking style of play and strong defensive organization. Operario MS has a strong youth development program and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for top clubs in Brazil and abroad.
The team plays their home matches at the Estadio Morenao, a historic stadium in Campo Grande that can hold up to 45,000 fans. Operario MS has a fierce rivalry with other teams in the state, particularly with Comercial MS and Novoperario.
Overall, Operario MS is a respected and competitive team in Brazilian soccer, with a proud tradition and a bright future ahead.