In which year did Palmeiras change its name from "Palestra Itália"?
1932
1942
1952
1962
Answer
The club changed its name from "Palestra Itália" to Palmeiras in 1942, as a result of Brazil joining the Allies in the Second World War against Italy and the Axis powers.
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