CF Estrela da Amadora

CF Estrela da Amadora: History and Comeback Story

Short History of Estrela da Amadora

CF Estrela da Amadora was founded in 1932. It is a Portuguese soccer club from Amadora. The club experienced a remarkable resurrection after going bankrupt in 2011. It was reestablished in 2020. Its greatest success was winning the Portuguese Cup in 1990. After mergers, the club has been playing in the top division, the Primeira Liga, again since 2023.

The most important stages in the club’s history:

Foundation and golden era (1932–2000): The club was founded on January 22, 1932. It established itself as an integral part of Portuguese football. Its greatest success came in 1990 with the win of the Taça de Portugal. Between 1988 and 2009, the club played a total of 16 seasons in the first division.

Crisis and insolvency (2000–2011): Financial problems led to a dramatic decline. After being relegated from the first division in 2009, the club was dissolved in 2011 due to excessive debt.

New beginning and merger (2011–2020): In the meantime, the club only existed in the youth sector. In the summer of 2020, the successor club Clube Desportivo Estrela da Amadora underwent a significant change. It merged with third division club Club Sintra Football. They formed the new club Football Estrela da Amadora.

Return to professional football (2020–now): After its reestablishment, the club quickly rose through the ranks. It advanced from the third division to the Segunda Liga in 2021. After a relegation match against Marítimo Funchal in 2023, it finally returned to the Primeira Liga.

Home ground: The club plays its home games at Estádio José Gomes, which was completed in 1957.

The club has made a comeback. This is due to a successful reorientation and investments. It is now an established force in Portuguese professional soccer.

The main title in the history of
CF Estrela da Amadora is the Portuguese Cup, won in the 1989/1990 season. The team beat Farense 2-0 in the final, with goals from Paulo Bento and Ricardo Lopes.
Besides this elite national trophy, the club has titles in secondary divisions and youth teams.

The Playground – Estádio José Gomes

The Estádio José Gomes, was inaugurated in 1957 in Amadora, Portugal. It serves as the home ground for the football club C.F. Estrela da Amadora and has a capacity of 9,288 spectators. Named after its architect, the stadium hosted the first leg of the 1990 Supertaça and the 2009 Jogos da Lusofonia.

The José Gomes Stadium, popularly known as Estádio da Reboleira, is the home of CF Estrela da Amadora. The venue is located in Amadora, Portugal. It has undergone recent modernization. This is to support the club’s return to the top tier of Portuguese soccer.

Here are the most important milestones in the stadium’s history:

1957: Inauguration of the stadium in the city of Amadora in the Lisbon metropolitan area.

Function: Since its opening, it has been the home of CF Estrela da Amadora.

Special events:

1990: Hosting of the first leg of the Portuguese Super Cup (Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira).

2009: Used for soccer matches in the Jogos da Lusofonia.

2025: Hosted an international match for the Portuguese women’s national team.

The stadium is an important part of the sporting history of the Lisbon region. It is closely linked to the identity of Estrela Amadora.

Key Information (January 2026)

Resident Club: CF Estrela da Amadora (Liga Portugal).

Capacity: Approximately 9,250 to 9,288 seats.

Owner: Estrela da Amadora’s SAD acquired the stadium outright in July 2022 after years of legal uncertainty.

Location: Av. Dr. José Pontes, 2720-206 Amadora.

Current Status and Projects

In 2026, the stadium continues to be the club’s operational center. The year started with training sessions open to fans in January.

Renovations: The modernization project includes the restoration of boxes. It also plans for a roof to ensure greater comfort and dignity for the venue.

New Stadium: The administration (Paulo Lopo) has revealed plans for a new stadium. It will have a capacity for around 12,000 people. The stadium will be integrated into the city and functional every day of the week.

Access and Services

Transport: The stadium is served by the Reboleira train and metro station (Sintra Line and Lisbon Metro Blue Line). This facilitates access from Lisbon or Sintra.

Accessibility: The venue has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.

Parking: Parking next to the stadium is limited. It is recommended to use public transport. Alternatively, park in the surrounding areas of Reboleira and Venteira.