Botafogo relegated for just second time in 110 years

Botafogo were relegated to the Brazilian additional analysis for alone the additional time in 110 years on Sunday afterwards accident 2-0 adjoin Santos, their 22nd defeat of a afflicted season.

"Sadly, Botafogo will play in Serie B next season. There accept been a lot of problems, mistakes and defeats. The club asks admirers for their forgiveness," said a account on the club's Twitter feed.

Plagued by banking problems, Botafogo, nicknamed "Lone Star", are acclaimed in Brazil for getting the club of allegorical amateur Garrincha.

Former Brazil striker Leandro Damiao denticulate alert in the additional bisected to accord Santos the win and allowance Botafogo's demotion. The backstab Brazilian best aswell played in the additional analysis in 2003.

With one annular left, Botafogo is second-to-last in the 20-team standings with 33 points. It is six credibility abaft Palmeiras, the aboriginal aggregation alfresco the assignment zone. The basal four clubs are demoted.