The history of Boavista FC
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
All eventsRelegations
Categories
Competitions
Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
Since 2004
Crisis and recovery
Administrative relegation and crisis
Boavista leave the top division in 2008 after the Apito Final decision.
The drop is not explained by league position alone. Financial and legal difficulties shape the years in lower divisions that follow.
Professional football falls away again
After relegation in 2024/25, Boavista's football company is denied admission to the 2025/26 professional competitions.
The football company's difficulties are separate from the continued existence of Boavista Futebol Clube as a multisport club. The club remains active and works on recovery.