Grêmio

Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as Grêmio, is a Brazilian football club based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Founded on 15 September 1903, the club competes in the Brasileirão Série A and the Copa do Brasil. Its home stadium is Arena do Grêmio, inaugurated in 2012 to replace the old Estádio Olímpico Monumental. Grêmio's colors are blue, black and white, and its crest features a circular emblem with the club's initials.

Grêmio established itself in state football by winning multiple Campeonato Gaúcho titles before achieving national and international success. The club has won the Copa Libertadores three times, in 1983, 1995 and 2017. The 2017 Libertadores title led to participation in the FIFA Club World Cup later that year, where Grêmio finished as runners-up to Real Madrid.

The club maintains a strong rivalry with Internacional, and matches between the two, known as Grenal, are among the most significant derbies in Brazilian football, drawing large crowds in Porto Alegre and national attention.

Among the club's notable figures are Renato Gaúcho, who played for and later managed Grêmio, and Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who spent part of his early career at the club. Grêmio has a large and active supporter base and runs a comprehensive youth academy.