BH honours iconic names from the Atlético fanbase | OneFootball

Two of the greatest symbols of Atlético passion will officially become part of Belo Horizonte’s landscape. Júlio Firmino da Rocha, the eternal “Júlio, o Mais Amigo” (“Júlio, the Best Friend”), and Vítor Trajano Bastos will have their names immortalized in public spaces in the capital of Minas Gerais, in a tribute that recognizes both men’s contribution to building Atlético’s history and identity.

As part of the initiative, two overpasses in the city will be named after these historic supporters, figures who dedicated part of their lives to strengthening Atlético culture and mobilizing the Massa. Overpass 344, in the Santa Maria and Califórnia neighborhoods, will be renamed Elevado Júlio Firmino da Rocha. And overpass 345, in the Alto dos Pinheiros and Oeste neighborhoods, will be renamed Viaduto Vítor Trajano Bastos.

SYMBOLIC SUPPORTERS

Founder of the legendary Charanga do Júlio, later known as Charanga do Galo, Júlio Firmino da Rocha became a symbol of dedication and unconditional love for the Club. Vítor Trajano Bastos, meanwhile, was one of the great promoters of Atlético’s terrace culture in the 1950s and 1960s, popularizing the chant “Galo” and founding the historic Charanga do Vítor.

The recognition represents another chapter in preserving the memory of figures who helped transform Atlético into a cultural heritage of Minas Gerais and Brazilian football.

ATLÉTICO MEMORY CENTER

In recent years, the Club has carried out initiatives to honor its history through the Atlético Memory Center, including a special series of tributes to key figures in the black-and-white club’s journey. Both men have also received this well-deserved recognition from the Club.

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In addition to the individual recognition, the initiative also reinforces the creation of an environment increasingly identified with Atlético’s history around Arena MRV. The presence of Club-related references on streets, avenues, and urban infrastructure strengthens the Massa’s sense of belonging and helps establish a true Atlético territory in the region.

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