The history of Boavista FC
Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.
The key milestones at a glance.
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Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1903–1933
Beginnings and the chequered kit
Founded as The Boavista Footballers
English and Portuguese youths establish the club in Porto's Boavista district.
The chequered identity arrives
Boavista introduce their black and white chequered kit in a 4–0 win over Benfica.
