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Fast forward to 2014 and 2017, and the dark clouds still linger. In both tournaments, Botafogo faced elimination due to late goals and narrow losses that deepened the growing mistrust among fans. Most recently, the 2024 season has seen the team grappling with the same issues: last-minute goals leading to devastating results. This cyclical history of near misses leads to a collective mentality among supporters that is skeptical at best and resigned at worst.