This is on the Botafogo website translated from Portuguese.

At the end of the Brazilian, Botafogo will revive tradition of international excursions that marked his history of glories and will make a friendly against his brother Crystal Palace, on December 3, in London.

Botafogo will revive its historical tradition of international excursions, seeking to experience high-level competitions in Europe and the United States. This new tradition begins with a uk tour and a friendly with brother Crystal Palace Football Club in south London on 3 December at Selhurst Park Stadium.

"I am very grateful to our Crystal Palace partners for giving us the opportunity to share a bit of Brazil with football lovers in the UK," commented Eagle Football President John Textor.

"Palace fans were very kind to follow the reconstruction of Botafogo in Brazil and it will be great for our players and staff to get to know them closely. Botafogo's veteran players will be able to play again against old friends, while our younger players will have the chance to show their skills while training at Crystal Palace academy and playing at Selhurst Park. We couldn't be more grateful for the collaboration," Textor said.

Founded in 1861, Crystal Palace is a major football club in the world, competing in the world's largest national competition and has developed a relationship with Botafogo from the connection with John Textor, who is a shareholder of both clubs. Like Botafogo, Palace has a rich history and well known for having passionate fans and better atmospheres of games in Europe. Among the highlights of the team is the athlete Wilfried Zaha, who played more than 400 games for the team, having graduated on the palatial basis.

Coached by Patrick Vieira, a former world champion player for France in 1998 and with a prominent stint in the Premier League and major clubs in Europe, Palace will offer the facilities of their basic categories for training the Glorious.

Year-end planning is set. The Brazilian Championship closes on November 13. On November 14 and 15, there will be training normally, followed by a period off between the 16th and 20th. Planning for the match against the Eagles will resume on the 21st, with general representation. In London, training and other activities are planned with a focus on the 3rd, when the big friendly against Palace will take place at Selhurst Park.

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Botafogo 4 x 2 Charlton, this morning {coper's cope).

Edited by theorist (01 Dec 2022 1.54pm)

Jeffinho - 3 goals. (22yo) In my opinion, the one to watch saturday. Left side forward. One year senior level experience - at any level. First 1/2 of last year ~4th tier brazil league. Ended year as one of the better left wingers in Brasiliero Serie A (Brasilian punditry).

Timeline -
Newcastle/Hammers/Manure interest ultimately leading to player/Newcastle agreement, but no Botafogo/Textor<->Newcastle agreement. (Offer to Botafogo/Textor Somewhere near ~22m.)

Botafogo/Textor announce all Transfer window activities and 'budget' will be determined during London visit.

Botafogo/Textor announce Jeffinho will not be transferred in the International Window in January. Reports of interest stop dead.

Edited by theorist (01 Dec 2022 2.22pm)

Whenever I see the name Botafogo I think of their great players of yesteryear, Gerson, Didi and Garrincha.

I think I bought a car from him a good few years back. In Muswell Hill it was. I liked driving in it.

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

Ijust think of that red meat restaurant in Croydon where you can allegedly eat as much as you like. Is it still there (I went there years ago).

I am flying into London tonight for the weekend and contemplating this match to go to! Is many going?
I'm not to pushed as I am still living off my last game at the London stadium. I'm keen to keep the feeling going before the Spurs game in January. :-)

Last friendly I went to was the inter Milan game and that was brilliant even tho we lost 2-0.