Boavista, one of the five champions in the history of the Portuguese League, has been relegated to the fifth division. 

The decision was made official by the Licensing Committee of the Portuguese Football Federation this Friday (11).

The checkered team was unable to obtain licenses to compete in the country’s second, third, or fourth divisions.

This is largely due to the severe economic crisis the club is facing.

Without meeting the financial requirements, Boavista has been confirmed for the so-called district championships of Portugal.

And the team will need to climb the pyramid of Portuguese football from the very bottom.

Founded in 1903, the club from the city of Porto was Portuguese champion in 2000/01.

That season, goalkeeper Ricardo and midfielder Petit stood out, both of whom were starters for the Portuguese national team in the 2006 World Cup.

Besides the trio Benfica, Porto, and Sporting, only Boavista and Belenenses have won the Portuguese Championship.

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