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Cartola is a term with multiple uses in Portuguese and Brazilian culture. It denotes a tall, formal top hat traditionally made of silk or felt and worn with formal attire in the early to mid-20th century. The word remains part of Brazilian cultural vocabulary, sometimes used to evoke a sense of classic elegance or vintage fashion.

Cartola also refers to Angenor de Oliveira (1908–1980), a renowned Brazilian samba composer and singer who performed

Cartola FC is a Brazilian fantasy football game created by Globo Esporte. Launched in the late 2000s,

under
the
stage
name
Cartola.
He
is
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
important
figures
in
samba,
known
for
his
poetic
lyrics
and
sophisticated
harmonic
approach.
Born
in
Rio
de
Janeiro,
he
contributed
to
the
development
of
samba
in
the
mid-20th
century
and
experienced
a
notable
revival
in
the
late
1960s
and
early
1970s,
culminating
in
the
acclaimed
1974
album
Cartola.
His
repertoire
includes
enduring
songs
such
as
As
Rosas
Não
Falam
and
O
Mundo
é
um
Moinho,
among
others,
and
his
work
is
credited
with
shaping
urban
samba
and
elevating
the
genre’s
lyrical
quality.
it
lets
players
assemble
a
virtual
team
from
current
Brasileirão
players
and
earn
points
based
on
real-match
performance.
The
game
operates
on
an
annual
season
basis,
featuring
leaderboards,
possible
prizes,
and
a
large
community
of
participants
who
discuss
strategies
and
player
choices.
The
use
of
the
name
Cartola
in
this
context
evokes
the
top-hat
symbol
and
Brazilian
cultural
associations.