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Bologna FC
ClubnameBologna FC
FullnameBologna Football Club 1909
Founded1909
GroundStadio Renato Dall'Ara
Capacity38,279
ChairmanJoey Saputo
ManagerThiago Motta
LeagueSerie A
Season2023–24
Position8th

Bologna FC Bologna Football Club 1909 is an Italian professional football club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. Founded in 1909, the club has competed in Serie A for many seasons and has won multiple national titles, appearing regularly in European competitions such as the UEFA Cup and Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. The club plays home matches at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and has a long-standing rivalry with clubs like Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Fiorentina.

History

Bologna's early success in the 1920s and 1930s saw league triumphs under figures associated with the Italian Football Championship and managers linked to tactical developments emerging from clubs like Pro Vercelli and Genoa CFC. The club's golden era in the 1940s and 1960s featured players who also represented the Italy national football team in tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Bologna experienced relegations and promotions between Serie A, Serie B, and lower tiers, reflecting financial crises similar to those that affected clubs like Parma Calcio 1913 and ACF Fiorentina. In the 21st century, Bologna returned to stability under presidencies comparable to ownership models seen at AS Roma and SSC Napoli, qualifying for European competition and investing in youth via links with academies inspired by AC Milan Primavera and Atalanta B.C..

Stadium

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, inaugurated in the 1920s and named after a former club president, has hosted domestic fixtures and international matches including fixtures involving the Italy national football team. The venue has undergone renovations similar to those at Stadio San Siro and Stadio Olimpico to meet UEFA and FIGC standards, with seating and safety upgrades paralleling projects at Juventus Stadium. The arena's capacity and architecture place it among historic Italian grounds used during tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and events associated with UEFA.

Club Identity and Colours

Bologna's traditional colours of red and blue are emblematic in kits resembling palettes used by clubs such as Genoa CFC and Cagliari Calcio, while badge variations reflect civic symbols tied to the city of Bologna and regional iconography seen in symbols of Emilia-Romagna. Kit manufacturers and commercial partners over time have included multinational sports brands active with teams like Puma and Nike, and sponsorship arrangements have mirrored deals common at clubs like AC Milan and Inter Milan. The club crest and motto have been displayed on shirts worn by notable players from eras that overlap with stars who represented Italy national football team at UEFA European Championship tournaments.

Players and Staff

The squad has featured internationals who played for national teams such as Italy national football team, Argentina national football team, and Nigeria national football team, while managers and technical directors have had careers intersecting with figures from Inter Milan, Juventus FC, and AC Milan. The coaching structure under the current manager draws on tactical philosophies influenced by coaches associated with Pep Guardiola-linked lineage and trends seen at clubs like Atalanta B.C. and SSC Napoli. Youth development has produced players progressing through systems comparable to AC Milan Primavera and feeding into senior squads and national youth teams at UEFA European Under-21 Championship levels.

Honours and Records

Bologna has won multiple Serie A titles, domestic cups like the Coppa Italia, and has participated in UEFA competitions such as the UEFA Cup and Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Record appearances and goalscorers are part of the club's history alongside milestones achieved in matches against opponents including Juventus FC, AC Milan, and Inter Milan. Historical honours place Bologna among Italy's decorated clubs with precedents set during eras when teams like Pro Vercelli and Torino F.C. also dominated national competitions.

Ownership and Finances

Ownership transitions have included domestic and international investors with structures comparable to those at ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma, and the current presidency reflects foreign investment models seen at Aston Villa-linked ownership or Canadian-ownership examples in European football. Financial management has involved compliance with UEFA Financial Fair Play principles and commercial strategies similar to revenue diversification pursued by Juventus FC and FC Internazionale Milano to balance broadcasting, sponsorship, and matchday income.

Supporters and Culture

Supporters are rooted in Bologna's civic identity and participate in ultras movements analogous to groups at SS Lazio, AS Roma, and Napoli. Derbies and rivalries with nearby clubs such as Cesena and provincial matches against Parma Calcio 1913 engage regional pride, while fan culture intersects with Bologna's musical and academic traditions linked to institutions like the University of Bologna and events in Emilia-Romagna. Club songs, tifos, and organized supporters' associations reflect practices observed in Italian football culture at fixtures across Serie A.

Category:Football clubs in Italy