For the long-suffering fans of Botafogo, it seemed that glory was finally in sight.
Less than two years after being rescued from financial ruin by an American businessman, the Rio de Janeiro football club found itself the unexpected favourite to be crowned champions for the first time in almost three decades.
The football fairytale was to end in heartache. Having led Brazil’s top division for most of last season, with a 14-point margin at one point, the team failed to win any of its last 11 matches and finished in fifth place.
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