He did not present his best football while in Cruzeiro.

He played mostly as a substitute in his first year at Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro was founded in 1921 by the members of the local Italian community.

Charles played 67 games for Cruzeiro and scored 7 goals.

Cruzeiro's management turned down the offer, reportedly demanding $8 million.

In 1943 Cruzeiro played its first game under its current name.

He played most of his 11-year career with Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro took control of the first half and went into halftime with a 5 x 0 lead.

In his final match for the club he scored two goals against Cruzeiro.

At Cruzeiro Alex had the best performance in his career.

In 1990, Brazil switched back to using the name cruzeiro for its currency.

In 1950, due to bad stadium lighting, Cruzeiro began to use an all white shirt during night games.

Cruzeiro would use the stadium until 1965, when the Mineirão was opened.

The Cruzeiro fans, even when we lost, never stopped chanting and supporting us.

He signed the club after being released from Cruzeiro.

In the same period, Cruzeiro won just 9 trophies.

Cruzeiro has often been praised for having one of the leading infrastructure systems in Brazil.

Cruzeiro also acts as a social club, which sócios get access to.

He subsequently returned to Cruzeiro, signing a new three-year contract.

Dedé became the most expensive player ever purchased by Cruzeiro.

He was attacking midfielder and forward who played mainly with Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro declared as the cup champions by aggregate score of 2-1.

Melo transferred to Cruzeiro in the summer of 2003, but would remain for just one season.

Including other competition games, he played 281 games for Cruzeiro, and scored 110 goals.

Cruzeiro has not always used its official crest on its shirt.