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2003 in Brazilian football

Football in Brazil
Season 2003
2002 Brazil 2004

The following article presents a summary of the 2003 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 102nd season of competitive football in the country.

Cruzeiro declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions.

The two worst placed teams, which are Fortaleza and Bahia, were relegated to the following year's second level.

Final Stage

Palmeiras declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B champions.

The two best placed teams in the final stage of the competition, which are Palmeiras and Botafogo, were promoted to the following year's first level.

The two worst placed teams, which are Gama and União São João, were relegated to the following year's third level.

Final Stage

Ituano declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C champions.

The two best placed teams in the final stage of the competition, which are Ituano and Santo André, were promoted to the following year's second level.

The Copa do Brasil final was played between Cruzeiro and Flamengo.


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