Associação Portuguesa de Desportos, commonly known as Portuguesa RJ, is a traditional football club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, competing in the Campeonato Carioca A, the top tier of the Rio de Janeiro state championship. The club plays its home games at the historic Estádio Luso Brasileiro. Founded in 1924 by the Portuguese community, the club's colors are red and green, reflecting the Portuguese flag. Portuguesa RJ has a rich history as one of Rio's classic clubs, though often in the shadow of the city's giants. Their key era included a famous Campeonato Carioca title in 1971, a triumph that remains the pinnacle of their achievements, led by stars like forward Zé Carlos. The club has also produced notable talents like Romário, who began his career there. In the modern era, Portuguesa has fluctuated between the Carioca's elite and second divisions, currently striving to re-establish itself as a top-flight mainstay with a mix of experienced players and academy graduates. The club enjoys a loyal, community-focused fan base known as "A Fiel" (The Faithful). Portuguesa RJ is a club steeped in tradition and local identity.