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While rival Atlético won the first Brazilian Championship in history in 1971, Cruzeiro was the last of the so-called “big 12” to win the tournament: the first achievement came only in 2003, the debut year of the running points format. Seven years later, the CBF would consider previous tournaments as Campeonato Brasileiro and thus Raposa “inherited” a Brasileirão thanks to the title of the 1966 Taça Brasil. first round, and 3 x 2, in the second. The ace Pelé was on the field, defending the Santos shirt.
