[3] The Brazil national football team played its first match in 1914, at Laranjeiras Stadium, against Exeter City, of England.

[5] The first goal of the stadium after the re-inauguration was scored by Brazil's Friedenreich.

[5] In the same year, Brazil hosted the South American Championship, and all matches of the competition were played at Estádio das Laranjeiras.

[1] The capacity was reduced to 8,000 people in 1961 after the demolition of bleachers' part due to the construction of a viaduct at Pinheiro Machado Street.

[4] On 20 July 2014, Exeter City played out a 0–0 friendly draw against Fluminense under 23s in a game commemorating the 100th anniversary of Brazil's first match.