Linense

Clube Atlético Linense, commonly referred to as Linense, is a Brazilian professional association football club based in Lins, São Paulo. The team competes in the Campeonato Paulista Série A2, the second tier of the São Paulo state football league.

Founded on June 12, 1927, it was reorganized on February 11, 1930. Their colors are red, white and black. They won the Campeonato Paulista Second Division in 1952, and the Série A-2 (Second Division) in 2010, returning to the First Division in 2011, what has not happened since 1957.

They are the club that showed Leivinha, idol of Portuguesa, Palmeiras, the Brazil national team and Atlético Madrid, was also the club that held the first international transfer of Brazilian striker Americo Murolo trading with Italy. Has one of the most curious football mascots of São Paulo state, which it is intimately connected. Some episodes characteristic of the players involved a parade of circus elephants on site after winning the league's second division in 1952. In 2000, there was a parade of elephants from the track's premises Estádio Gilberto Siqueira Lopes.

The club announced the launch of a professional basketball team, which will begin playing in the second tier division of São Paulo state basketball. In January 2015, it is also expected that Clube Atlético Linense will join Liga Ouro, the second division of Brazil's national basketball league known as NBB.

Linense, officially known as Associação Atlética Linense, is a Brazilian soccer team based in Lins, São Paulo. Founded on May 12, 1910, the club has a rich history and a passionate fan base. Linense's colors are red and white, which are proudly displayed in their home matches at the Estádio Gilbertão, a venue that can accommodate around 15,000 spectators.

The team has experienced various levels of success in Brazilian football, competing primarily in the Campeonato Paulista, the state championship of São Paulo. Linense is known for its commitment to developing local talent and has a strong youth academy that nurtures aspiring players. The club's nickname, "Elefante," reflects its resilience and strength on the field.

Throughout its history, Linense has had memorable moments, including notable runs in the Copa do Brasil and other regional tournaments. The team's loyal supporters, known for their vibrant atmosphere during matches, play a crucial role in creating a home advantage at Gilbertão.

With a focus on both competitive success and community engagement, Linense continues to be a significant part of the soccer landscape in São Paulo, embodying the spirit and passion of Brazilian football.