Santos, the legendary Brazilian football club associated with Pele, has experienced relegation for the first time in its 111-year history. In their final league match of the season, Santos suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Fortaleza, causing them to drop out of Serie A, Brazil's top football tier. During their golden era in the 1950s and 60s, Santos secured numerous accolades, including 12 state titles, six league titles, and two Copas Libertadores.