Leão do Mar
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Leão do Mar (Portuguese pronunciation: [leˈɐ̃w du ˈmaʁ], "Lion of the Sea") is a hymn of Santos FC, commissioned in 1955 to celebrate the club's second Campeonato Paulista – their first in 20 years. The lyrics were written by Mangeri Neto and the music was composed by Mangeri Sobrinho.
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Although not officially recognised, Leão do Mar is highly regarded as the de facto anthem of Santos, played during television coverages, goals and title commemorations. Players and fans alike have publicly pushed for the song to be recognised by the club.
YouTuber group Desimpedidos used the song's melody to make jokes about Santos' defeats to FC Barcelona in 2011 (0–4) and 2013 (8–0), as well as their aging fanbase and stadium.