{"predictions":[{"id":373283,"top_position":null,"createdAt":"2025-08-14T03:18:29.331Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-14T03:18:29.466Z","locale":"en","stb_internal_id":"0198a696-105a-7c14-b30a-c40841609361","overrides":null,"prediction_type_code":"fulltime-result-probability","predictions":[{"id":1250922,"name":"away","value":25.35},{"id":1250923,"name":"draw","value":25.94},{"id":1250924,"name":"home","value":48.68}],"match":{"stb_id":"2025-08-23-14-00-00-arsenal-fc-vs-leeds-united-fc","team_a":{"id":49649,"name":"Arsenal","short_name":"Arsenal","tla_name":"ARS","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Arsenal Football Club ","founded":1886,"colors":"Red,White","nicknames":"The Gunners","createdAt":"2024-11-04T12:40:14.264Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T11:22:14.610Z","website":"http://www.arsenal.com","address":"75 Drayton Park","address_city":"Islington, Borough of London","address_zip":"N5 1BU","locale":"en","stb_id":"arsenal-fc","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## Information about the Arsenal club: important and interesting facts\n\n**Arsenal** is not just a football club from **London**. This is a team that **changed the perception of English football** and created **new eras** with their own hands. Founded in **1886**, **Arsenal** is today one of the **most recognizable and respected clubs in the world**.\n\nHis story is a path from a **working class to the elite of European football**. The team has more than **ten championships**, **fourteen FA Cups**, as well as **a unique season without a single defeat**, which is still fondly remembered.\n\n> \"Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## Arsenal history: where it all began\n\nThe history of **Arsenal** begins not with a big arena, but with a **small workshop**. The club was created by **workmen of the arsenal in Woolwich** - hence the name. In the early years, the team played mostly for themselves and local spectators, but gradually established themselves in **London football**.\n\nIn **1913** the club moved to a new stadium — **Highbury** — and began to write major pages in the history of the English game.\n\n**The real transformation** came in the **30s** when the team was led by **Herbert Chapman**. It was he who made **Arsenal** a leader — **tactically, physically, mentally**. In those years, the club won **title after title** and introduced **new methods**, which were later used by everyone.\n\n**In the post-war period** successes alternated with pauses, but **Arsenal** always remained in the game. In the **90s** everything changed — **Arsene Wenger** came. The Frenchman who brought to London not only **new football**, but also **new vision**.\n\n> \"With him, the team played brightly, elegantly, quickly. In 2004, the Gunners went the entire season in the Premier League without a single defeat.\"\n\n**It was not just a championship** - it was a **football work of art**.\n\n**After Wenger** the club had a difficult period. New coaches, change of generations, restructuring. But now, under **Mikel Arteta**, **Arsenal** once again look like a team that wants more than just being in the table.\n\n**He wants to become champion again** - not because he has stars, but because he **found his idea again**.","club_identity":"## Arsenal stadium\n\nFor many years, the heart of **Arsenal** was **Highbury** — cozy, compact, with narrow stands and character. It felt like **the field was meeting the fans**. But time passed, and the club needed a **new arena**.\n\nThis is how **Emirates** appeared — a modern stadium with more than **60,000 seats**, opened in **2006**.\n\n**Emirates** is not as atmospheric as **Highbury**, but it became **the foundation for a new era**. **Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie** played here, and now **Saka, Edegore, Rice**. In this stadium, **Arsenal** was looking for itself and, it seems, **found**.\n\n> \"At the Emirates, everything is built for comfort: space, sound, view. But most importantly, it has preserved the voice of Arsenal.\"\n\n**On big match days**, when the stadium is singing, when the tension is in the air, it becomes clear: this is not just a building. This is a **new home**.\n\n## Arsenal achievements\n\nIn the football sense, **Arsenal** is a **giant**:\n\n* **Thirteen times** the club won the **Championship of England**. **The last championship** won **without defeat** became legendary. No one else has repeated this in the **Premier League**.\n\n* In the **FA Cup**, **Arsenal** is the **absolute record holder**: **fourteen wins**.\n\n* And also — **two European Cup finals**: **1994 Cup Winners' Cup**, won against **Parma**, and **Champions League 2006**, when **Arsenal** put up a decent fight with **Barcelona**.\n\n> \"But Arsenal's achievements are not just about trophies. It's about the game. The style. The dedication to the idea.\"\n\n**When a team builds an attack** from the defender's first pass and leads it to a shot, the fans know that this is **our football**.","current_status_and_future":"## Arsenal famous players\n\nIn the list of great names of **Arsenal** — **a whole era**:\n\n1. **Thierry Henry** — **elegance in movement**, precision in every touch. His goals are **separate poetry**.\n\n2. **Patrick Vieira** is a captain who held the midfield like a **fortress**.\n\n3. **Tony Adams** — **a symbol of stability and loyalty**, a person who **gave the club a career**.\n\n4. **Denis Bergkamp** is a player who could **stop the ball in the air** like no other.\n\n**In more recent times** there were **Cesc Fabregas, Aaron Ramsey, Robin van Persie**. And today — **Bukayo Saka, Martin Edegore, Gabriel Jesus**.\n\n> \"Arsenal never depended on one person - there was always a team here, where each player added something of his own to the overall mosaic.\"\n\n## Arsenal interesting facts\n\n* **Arsenal** is **the first club from the south of England** to join the **Football League**. It also became the **first team** to play a **televised** match.\n\n* **Only Arsenal** have a streak of **49 matches without defeat** in the **Premier League**.\n\n* And also - he has **never been relegated** from the top division since **1919**. This is a **stability** that not everyone can boast of.\n\n* **Arsenal fans** are known for their **stamina**. They went through years without trophies, through the change of generations, through doubts - but **did not break**.\n\n> \"Because loving Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Arsenal** continues to **rebuild its greatness** under the leadership of **Mikel Arteta**, combining **glorious traditions** with a modern approach to the game. Will the club be able to **return the championship titles**? 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Information about the Arsenal club: important and interesting facts

Arsenal is not just a football club from London. This is a team that changed the perception of English football and created new eras with their own hands. Founded in 1886, Arsenal is today one of the most recognizable and respected clubs in the world.

His story is a path from a working class to the elite of European football. The team has more than ten championships, fourteen FA Cups, as well as a unique season without a single defeat, which is still fondly remembered.

\n
\"Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Arsenal history: where it all began

The history of Arsenal begins not with a big arena, but with a small workshop. The club was created by workmen of the arsenal in Woolwich - hence the name. In the early years, the team played mostly for themselves and local spectators, but gradually established themselves in London football.

In 1913 the club moved to a new stadium — Highbury — and began to write major pages in the history of the English game.

The real transformation came in the 30s when the team was led by Herbert Chapman. It was he who made Arsenal a leader — tactically, physically, mentally. In those years, the club won title after title and introduced new methods, which were later used by everyone.

In the post-war period successes alternated with pauses, but Arsenal always remained in the game. In the 90s everything changed — Arsene Wenger came. The Frenchman who brought to London not only new football, but also new vision.

\n
\"With him, the team played brightly, elegantly, quickly. In 2004, the Gunners went the entire season in the Premier League without a single defeat.\"
\n

It was not just a championship - it was a football work of art.

After Wenger the club had a difficult period. New coaches, change of generations, restructuring. But now, under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal once again look like a team that wants more than just being in the table.

He wants to become champion again - not because he has stars, but because he found his idea again.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Arsenal stadium

For many years, the heart of Arsenal was Highbury — cozy, compact, with narrow stands and character. It felt like the field was meeting the fans. But time passed, and the club needed a new arena.

This is how Emirates appeared — a modern stadium with more than 60,000 seats, opened in 2006.

Emirates is not as atmospheric as Highbury, but it became the foundation for a new era. Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie played here, and now Saka, Edegore, Rice. In this stadium, Arsenal was looking for itself and, it seems, found.

\n
\"At the Emirates, everything is built for comfort: space, sound, view. But most importantly, it has preserved the voice of Arsenal.\"
\n

On big match days, when the stadium is singing, when the tension is in the air, it becomes clear: this is not just a building. This is a new home.

Arsenal achievements

In the football sense, Arsenal is a giant:

Thirteen times the club won the Championship of England. The last championship won without defeat became legendary. No one else has repeated this in the Premier League.
\n
In the FA Cup, Arsenal is the absolute record holder: fourteen wins.
\n
And also — two European Cup finals: 1994 Cup Winners' Cup, won against Parma, and Champions League 2006, when Arsenal put up a decent fight with Barcelona.
\n

\n
\"But Arsenal's achievements are not just about trophies. It's about the game. The style. The dedication to the idea.\"
\n

When a team builds an attack from the defender's first pass and leads it to a shot, the fans know that this is our football.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Arsenal famous players

In the list of great names of Arsenal — a whole era:

Thierry Henry — elegance in movement, precision in every touch. His goals are separate poetry.
\n
Patrick Vieira is a captain who held the midfield like a fortress.
\n
Tony Adams — a symbol of stability and loyalty, a person who gave the club a career.
\n
Denis Bergkamp is a player who could stop the ball in the air like no other.
\n

In more recent times there were Cesc Fabregas, Aaron Ramsey, Robin van Persie. And today — Bukayo Saka, Martin Edegore, Gabriel Jesus.

\n
\"Arsenal never depended on one person - there was always a team here, where each player added something of his own to the overall mosaic.\"
\n

Arsenal interesting facts

Arsenal is the first club from the south of England to join the Football League. It also became the first team to play a televised match.
\n
Only Arsenal have a streak of 49 matches without defeat in the Premier League.
\n
And also - he has never been relegated from the top division since 1919. This is a stability that not everyone can boast of.
\n
Arsenal fans are known for their stamina. They went through years without trophies, through the change of generations, through doubts - but did not break.
\n

\n
\"Because loving Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Arsenal continues to rebuild its greatness under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, combining glorious traditions with a modern approach to the game. Will the club be able to return the championship titles? One thing is certain - the spirit of the Gunners and their dedication to beautiful football make Arsenal a special place where traditions are respected and the art of the game is valued above all else. The Emirates continues to be the home of those who believe in the power of the team and the beauty of football.

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Birmingham has given the world a lot, but Villa is its pride. A team that survived wars, economic crises, changes of eras, but did not break. She changed, she fell, she returned. And she got up again.\n\n**Trophies?** There are enough of them. **Seven Premier League titles. Six FA Cups. Five League Cups.** **1982** is the height of glory, when the **European Champions Cup** ended up in the hands of Villa. But do titles alone define greatness? Absolutely not.\n\n> \"True strength is loyalty. Fans don't just support a club - they live it. They haven't been broken by setbacks, haven't been made to doubt by difficult seasons. They're here. They've always been here. They'll be here.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## Aston Villa: the story from the idea to the first victories\n\nIn **1874** four members of a cricket club from a Methodist church in the Aston area decided to try a new game, football. 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From a modest club, they turned into a serious player on the football map of England.\n\n> It is interesting that \"Aston Villa\" was among the founders of the English Football League in 1888 - this emphasizes its influence from the very beginning of the development of professional football in the country.\n\n**The team quickly gained respect:** they played hard, organized, with character.\n","club_identity":"## Aston Villa Stadium\n\nThe heart of the club is **Aston Villa Stadium**, which is called **Villa Park**. Since **1897** he has witnessed all the dramas and triumphs. This is not just an arena. This is the place where legends are born, where **42,000 fans** create a unique atmosphere.\n\n**The stadium survived** two world wars, numerous reconstructions and modernizations, but kept its unique soul and traditions.\n","current_status_and_future":"## Aston Villa Achievements\n\n* **Champion of England** – 1894, 1896, 1897, 1899, 1900, 1910, 1981. 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He made opposing defenses look confused.\n\n3. **Gareth Barry.** The record holder who did not just go on the field, but lived every match. He was always where he was most needed.\n\n4. **Jack Grealish.** The new face of the club, a symbol of renewal. He plays as if \"**Villa**\" is a part of himself.\n\n**Names that have become more** than just a part of history. They defined a generation, changed the course of events, laid the foundation for the future.\n\n**Aston Villa: interesting facts**\n\n* **Aston Villa** is one of the founding clubs of the **Premier League in 1992**. Her influence on English football is fundamental. Not just a participant, but a creator of history.\n\n* This is the **first club in England** whose matches have attracted more than **100,000 spectators**. Not a game - an event. A symbol is not a command. The atmosphere that fills the stadium was born here long before modern football.\n\n* **The final of the European Champions Cup?** **Not a single missed ball.** Defense has turned into an art, every moment is a test for the opponents.\n\n> \"It was a game to remember for generations. A moment when Aston Villa proved that dreams can become reality.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Aston Villa** continues to write its history, balancing between tradition and the modern challenges of the football world. Will the club be able to return to its former glory? The football community is eagerly watching this journey.\n","stb_internal_id":"0192f730-e4d8-7420-a15f-8b5617879a7b","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Aston Villa: triumphs, downfalls and greatness

Aston Villa is a professional English football club founded in 1874. Birmingham has given the world a lot, but Villa is its pride. A team that survived wars, economic crises, changes of eras, but did not break. She changed, she fell, she returned. And she got up again.

Trophies? There are enough of them. Seven Premier League titles. Six FA Cups. Five League Cups. 1982 is the height of glory, when the European Champions Cup ended up in the hands of Villa. But do titles alone define greatness? Absolutely not.

\n
\"True strength is loyalty. Fans don't just support a club - they live it. They haven't been broken by setbacks, haven't been made to doubt by difficult seasons. They're here. They've always been here. They'll be here.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Aston Villa: the story from the idea to the first victories

In 1874 four members of a cricket club from a Methodist church in the Aston area decided to try a new game, football. At that time, the sport was still quite \"raw\", without uniform rules, but it quickly captivated people.

Thus was born a team that would later become a legend. It was named \"Aston Villa\" - after the name of the district and with reference to the place of its foundation.

At first, the boys trained on wastelands and played with other amateur clubs. There was no uniform, no funding, just enthusiasm and passion for the game. It was an era when football was not a business, but a sincere passion.

A few years later, \"Villa\" began to participate in tournaments. In 1887, the team won its first major trophy — the FA Cup. This was a turning point. From a modest club, they turned into a serious player on the football map of England.

\n
It is interesting that \"Aston Villa\" was among the founders of the English Football League in 1888 - this emphasizes its influence from the very beginning of the development of professional football in the country.
\n

The team quickly gained respect: they played hard, organized, with character.

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Aston Villa Stadium

The heart of the club is Aston Villa Stadium, which is called Villa Park. Since 1897 he has witnessed all the dramas and triumphs. This is not just an arena. This is the place where legends are born, where 42,000 fans create a unique atmosphere.

The stadium survived two world wars, numerous reconstructions and modernizations, but kept its unique soul and traditions.

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Aston Villa Achievements

Champion of England – 1894, 1896, 1897, 1899, 1900, 1910, 1981. Triumphs that confirmed the status of the club among the elite.
FA Cup – 1887, 1895, 1897, 1905, 1913, 1920, 1957. Victories won in tense finals where the future was decided.
European Champions Cup – 1982. One year, one team, one top. \"Aston Villa\" did what only the chosen can do.
English League Cup – 1961, 1975, 1977, 1994, 1996. A tournament that tests the strength of the team. It is won by those who do not give up.

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\"Each trophy is not just an award, but proof that the club's path is measured not by years, but by great moments.\"
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Aston Villa famous players

Paul McGrath. An impenetrable wall. His game did not give chances even to the best attackers. He had no weaknesses, only strength and coolness.
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Dwight York. A player who saw the field differently. His style was unexpected, his movements unpredictable. He made opposing defenses look confused.
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Gareth Barry. The record holder who did not just go on the field, but lived every match. He was always where he was most needed.
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Jack Grealish. The new face of the club, a symbol of renewal. He plays as if \"Villa\" is a part of himself.
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Names that have become more than just a part of history. They defined a generation, changed the course of events, laid the foundation for the future.

Aston Villa: interesting facts

Aston Villa is one of the founding clubs of the Premier League in 1992. Her influence on English football is fundamental. Not just a participant, but a creator of history.
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This is the first club in England whose matches have attracted more than 100,000 spectators. Not a game - an event. A symbol is not a command. The atmosphere that fills the stadium was born here long before modern football.
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The final of the European Champions Cup? Not a single missed ball. Defense has turned into an art, every moment is a test for the opponents.
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\"It was a game to remember for generations. A moment when Aston Villa proved that dreams can become reality.\"
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It is worth noting that Aston Villa continues to write its history, balancing between tradition and the modern challenges of the football world. Will the club be able to return to its former glory? The football community is eagerly watching this journey.

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It's easy to **underestimate** him, but even easier to **admire the way he lives, plays and holds his own in the Premier League** despite all the challenges. Founded in **1905** in **South London**, the club is named after the **Glass Pavilion** that stood in **Hyde Park**.\n\nToday, **Palace** is no longer just a **district team**, but a **full-fledged part of English elite football**. **Without gloss, without pathos, but with character**.\n\n> \"Crystal Palace is a club that knows how to survive among the strongest, staying true to itself.\"","sporting_achievements":"## Crystal Palace history\n\nThe first years of **Palace** were similar to the stories of hundreds of other English teams: **local tournaments**, **amateur squads**, **lack of much recognition**. But even in that period, the club began to form **its stubbornness** — the ability to withstand setbacks and bounce back.\n\nIn the **20th century**, the team played in the **second division** several times, and in the early **70s** it entered the **elite** for the first time. It was difficult to stay there: **relegation, return, relegation** — all this became part of the **club's DNA**. And despite this, **Pelas** did not dissolve.\n\nThe period in the **80s and 90s** was an important stage. The club then reached the **1990 FA Cup Final**, where they lost to **Manchester United** only after a replay. There were seasons in the **Premier League**, but also moments when the team teetered on the brink of **bankruptcy**.\n\n**Pelas** was not immediately relegated, as many expected. On the contrary, the team **established itself**, began to play **aggressively**, with pressure, sometimes even **inconvenient for the giants**. Since then, the club has held a place in the **Premier League** and proves every time: **he is not here by chance**.","club_identity":"## Crystal Palace stadium\n\n**Selhurst Park** is one of the **most atmospheric stadiums** in London. Opened in **1924**, it is not the most modern, but it has what many giants lack: **sincerity**. They don't just watch football here — **they live it here**.\n\nHolds just over **25k spectators** and that's enough to create a **loud, dense noise** that keeps the team in the game even when the power is low. The most famous grandstand — the **\"Holmesdale Stand\"** — is the **heart of the arena**. This is where the most support, the most songs and the most faith come from.\n\nThe stadium is tucked away in a **residential area**, with narrow streets and houses nearby. And this adds **charm**: at **Selhurst** football is really in the palm of your hand. Here, everything is at arm's length — the field, the players, and even emotions.\n\n> \"Selhurst Park is a place where football is felt in every cell.\"\n\n## Crystal Palace achievements\n\nThere are no big trophies in **Crystal Palace**, but there are **important milestones**:\n\n* **1990** — **FA Cup** final, defeat of **Manchester United** in replay.\n* **2013** — victory in the **Championship play-off** final at **Wembley**, return to the **Premier League**.\n* **The highest place** in the Premier League is **10th**.\n\nThe main achievement of the club is **stability and presence** at the highest level, despite limited resources.","current_status_and_future":"## Crystal Palace famous players\n\n* **Wilfried Zaa** is a member of the club, a symbol of the team, a technical and charismatic leader.\n* **Julian Speroni** is a legendary goalkeeper, more than **10 years** at the club.\n* **Jason Puncheon**, **Milei Jediniak**, **Scott Dunn** — players who helped maintain stability.\n* Today's stars are **Eberechi Eze** and **Michael Olise**, young talents with huge potential.\n\n> \"Pelas doesn't buy big names — it grows character.\"\n\n## Crystal Palace interesting facts\n\n* One of the few clubs whose stadium is located **right in a residential area**.\n* The name of the club is associated with the exhibition building **\"Crystal Palace\"** in south London.\n* The club has a real **mascot eagle** named **Kyla** who flies over the pitch before some matches.\n\n**It's worth noting** that **Crystal Palace** is a **club with character** that knows how to **stand up to the favourites** while staying true to its roots. His story is **about struggle, endurance and real football**.","stb_internal_id":"0192f730-f7c6-7c56-83b2-e26e4bbf4ce1","overrides":{"name":"Crystal Palace FC"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Crystal Palace: Club Overview

Crystal Palace is a football club that doesn't stand out, but doesn't allow itself to be forgotten. It's easy to underestimate him, but even easier to admire the way he lives, plays and holds his own in the Premier League despite all the challenges. Founded in 1905 in South London, the club is named after the Glass Pavilion that stood in Hyde Park.

Today, Palace is no longer just a district team, but a full-fledged part of English elite football. Without gloss, without pathos, but with character.

\n
\"Crystal Palace is a club that knows how to survive among the strongest, staying true to itself.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Crystal Palace history

The first years of Palace were similar to the stories of hundreds of other English teams: local tournaments, amateur squads, lack of much recognition. But even in that period, the club began to form its stubbornness — the ability to withstand setbacks and bounce back.

In the 20th century, the team played in the second division several times, and in the early 70s it entered the elite for the first time. It was difficult to stay there: relegation, return, relegation — all this became part of the club's DNA. And despite this, Pelas did not dissolve.

The period in the 80s and 90s was an important stage. The club then reached the 1990 FA Cup Final, where they lost to Manchester United only after a replay. There were seasons in the Premier League, but also moments when the team teetered on the brink of bankruptcy.

Pelas was not immediately relegated, as many expected. On the contrary, the team established itself, began to play aggressively, with pressure, sometimes even inconvenient for the giants. Since then, the club has held a place in the Premier League and proves every time: he is not here by chance.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Crystal Palace stadium

Selhurst Park is one of the most atmospheric stadiums in London. Opened in 1924, it is not the most modern, but it has what many giants lack: sincerity. They don't just watch football here — they live it here.

Holds just over 25k spectators and that's enough to create a loud, dense noise that keeps the team in the game even when the power is low. The most famous grandstand — the \"Holmesdale Stand\" — is the heart of the arena. This is where the most support, the most songs and the most faith come from.

The stadium is tucked away in a residential area, with narrow streets and houses nearby. And this adds charm: at Selhurst football is really in the palm of your hand. Here, everything is at arm's length — the field, the players, and even emotions.

\n
\"Selhurst Park is a place where football is felt in every cell.\"
\n

Crystal Palace achievements

There are no big trophies in Crystal Palace, but there are important milestones:

1990 — FA Cup final, defeat of Manchester United in replay.
2013 — victory in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, return to the Premier League.
The highest place in the Premier League is 10th.

The main achievement of the club is stability and presence at the highest level, despite limited resources.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Crystal Palace famous players

Wilfried Zaa is a member of the club, a symbol of the team, a technical and charismatic leader.
Julian Speroni is a legendary goalkeeper, more than 10 years at the club.
Jason Puncheon, Milei Jediniak, Scott Dunn — players who helped maintain stability.
Today's stars are Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, young talents with huge potential.

\n
\"Pelas doesn't buy big names — it grows character.\"
\n

Crystal Palace interesting facts

One of the few clubs whose stadium is located right in a residential area.
The name of the club is associated with the exhibition building \"Crystal Palace\" in south London.
The club has a real mascot eagle named Kyla who flies over the pitch before some matches.

It's worth noting that Crystal Palace is a club with character that knows how to stand up to the favourites while staying true to its roots. His story is about struggle, endurance and real football.

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Founded in **1901** in the **seaside town of Brighton**, this club has long remained on the **fringes of major football**. But as soon as he started to speak — **he was heard**.\n\nOver the past few years, **Brighton** has changed its face, built a **strong character** and proved that **systematicity and patience** can lead to a place where everyone dreams of talking about you.\n\n> \"Brighton is not an exception club right now. It's a trend club.\"","sporting_achievements":"## Brighton history: key stages\n\nThe story of **Brighton** is not a novel about **flash success**. This is a path that consisted of **hundreds of invisible steps**. In the **20th century**, the club was often **in the shadows**. Played in an old stadium, without much results, changed coaches and directions.\n\nIn **1983** the team reached the **FA Cup Final** but lost to **Manchester United** in the replay. At the time, it seemed like this was the **only chance** for the club to make a statement at national level.\n\n**And then - the fall.** In the **90s** **Brighton** found itself **on the verge of disappearing**. The team could be kicked out of the league, and the financial situation was so critical that **the stadium had to be sold**. **Home matches** were held in an arena in **another city**, and fans lived for years waiting for a miracle.\n\n> \"And the miracle happened - not in one day, not because of a fabulous investor, but thanks to those who did not turn away.\"\n\n**The club survived.** Built a new structure, returned home and started to go up. In **2011** opened a new stadium — **Amex**. And in **2017**, after decades of struggle, **Brighton** entered the **Premier League**. It was not a takeoff, but the result of what is called **the real building of the club**.\n\n**Brighton Now** is an example of how **making something out of nothing**. Without pathos, without names, but with a head. The team entered **European Cups**, became recognizable not only in its own country, and taught others: to change everything, **faith, time and a plan** are enough.","club_identity":"## Brighton Stadium\n\n**Amex Stadium** is not just an arena. This is a **symbol of the club's new life**. Built in a **green area outside the city**, it has become a place where people go not just to watch football, but to feel that their club is **alive and strong**.\n\n**The stadium opened** in **2011** and it was a **breath of air** after years of wandering. Finally — **your own field, your own stand, your own roof over your head**. The capacity is a little over **30k**, but it sounds like **twice as much**.\n\n> \"Amex came out not glamorous - it came out honest. Everything is logical here: the seats are not shiny, but comfortable, the field is not pathetic, but perfect.\"\n\n**And the main thing** is **real acoustics**. When **Brighton** scores, you hear not so much a roar as an **explosion**: the whole city reacts.\n\n**This is where the team** began to win, grow, build a different future. And even if this stadium has not yet seen the cups, it has already seen how a **football club comes to life after clinical death**.\n\n## Brighton achievements\n\nThere are no long lists of trophies in **Brighton's** collection. But, to be honest, this club is still **not about the quantity, but about the quality of changes**:\n\n* **The 1983 FA Cup final** remained **the highest achievement** for a long time.\n* **The real breakthrough** happened not at **Wembley**, but on the regular pitches of the **Championship**, when the team rose to the **Premier League** in the **2016/17** season.\n* In **2023**, the team **entered the European Cups for the first time**. No million-dollar transfers, no advertising contracts. Simply because of **competent work, analytics, trust in players and coaches**.\n\n> \"It would seem like, so what? But those who remember where Brighton started will know: it was a historic day.\"\n\n**And now**, when the club is playing against **Liverpool or Chelsea** and not just holding on, but **dictating the pace** is also an achievement. Because **Brighton** is not an exceptional club now. This is a **club trend**.","current_status_and_future":"## Brighton famous players\n\nThey never hunted for stars in **Brighton**. **Here they were created**:\n\n1. **Moises Caicedo** is one of the most vivid examples. He was **found** when no one was looking in his direction, they gave him a chance — and in two years **the whole world was talking about him**.\n\n2. **Alexis McAllister** is another player who went from **\"who is this?\"** to **world champion**.\n\n3. And there are many such examples in **Brighton**: **Trossard, Sanchez, Estupignan, Mitoma** — they all came here **not from the covers, but from the background**. And they became important.\n\n**Among his** — **Lewis Dunk**. He is not only the captain, but also **the symbol of the stability of the club**. He was with the team when everything was shaky, and still remains its **core**.\n\n> \"It's not just a player, it's part of Brighton as an idea.\"\n\n## Brighton interesting fact\n\n* **Brighton** is one of the **few clubs** that had a period in its life **without its own stadium**. The team played dozens of matches in a **running arena without a roof and a soul**. And even then **fans came. By the thousands**.\n\n* **Another interesting point:** the club has an **analytical department** that reviews not only football players, but also **coaches, personnel, even recovery methods**. It's not trendy — it's **thoughtful**.\n\n> \"This is why Brighton are not afraid to sell players: there is already an alternative in their place.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Brighton** has become **a model of modern football management**, proving that **smart approach and patience** can compete with billion dollar budgets. Will the club be able to **maintain its model** at the highest level? One thing is certain - the **spirit of the Amex Stadium** and the **philosophy of development** make **Brighton** a special place where **talent is revealed** and **dreams of the big game** become **reality through hard work**. This is a club that **inspires** others that **real success** is not built in a year, but **gradually, step by step**.","stb_internal_id":"0192f730-c209-7435-a340-a6bf8aecd583","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Football team Brighton

Brighton is a team that grew up from nothing and learned to look higher than their status allowed. Founded in 1901 in the seaside town of Brighton, this club has long remained on the fringes of major football. But as soon as he started to speak — he was heard.

Over the past few years, Brighton has changed its face, built a strong character and proved that systematicity and patience can lead to a place where everyone dreams of talking about you.

\n
\"Brighton is not an exception club right now. It's a trend club.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Brighton history: key stages

The story of Brighton is not a novel about flash success. This is a path that consisted of hundreds of invisible steps. In the 20th century, the club was often in the shadows. Played in an old stadium, without much results, changed coaches and directions.

In 1983 the team reached the FA Cup Final but lost to Manchester United in the replay. At the time, it seemed like this was the only chance for the club to make a statement at national level.

And then - the fall. In the 90s Brighton found itself on the verge of disappearing. The team could be kicked out of the league, and the financial situation was so critical that the stadium had to be sold. Home matches were held in an arena in another city, and fans lived for years waiting for a miracle.

\n
\"And the miracle happened - not in one day, not because of a fabulous investor, but thanks to those who did not turn away.\"
\n

The club survived. Built a new structure, returned home and started to go up. In 2011 opened a new stadium — Amex. And in 2017, after decades of struggle, Brighton entered the Premier League. It was not a takeoff, but the result of what is called the real building of the club.

Brighton Now is an example of how making something out of nothing. Without pathos, without names, but with a head. The team entered European Cups, became recognizable not only in its own country, and taught others: to change everything, faith, time and a plan are enough.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Brighton Stadium

Amex Stadium is not just an arena. This is a symbol of the club's new life. Built in a green area outside the city, it has become a place where people go not just to watch football, but to feel that their club is alive and strong.

The stadium opened in 2011 and it was a breath of air after years of wandering. Finally — your own field, your own stand, your own roof over your head. The capacity is a little over 30k, but it sounds like twice as much.

\n
\"Amex came out not glamorous - it came out honest. Everything is logical here: the seats are not shiny, but comfortable, the field is not pathetic, but perfect.\"
\n

And the main thing is real acoustics. When Brighton scores, you hear not so much a roar as an explosion: the whole city reacts.

This is where the team began to win, grow, build a different future. And even if this stadium has not yet seen the cups, it has already seen how a football club comes to life after clinical death.

Brighton achievements

There are no long lists of trophies in Brighton's collection. But, to be honest, this club is still not about the quantity, but about the quality of changes:

The 1983 FA Cup final remained the highest achievement for a long time.
The real breakthrough happened not at Wembley, but on the regular pitches of the Championship, when the team rose to the Premier League in the 2016/17 season.
In 2023, the team entered the European Cups for the first time. No million-dollar transfers, no advertising contracts. Simply because of competent work, analytics, trust in players and coaches.

\n
\"It would seem like, so what? But those who remember where Brighton started will know: it was a historic day.\"
\n

And now, when the club is playing against Liverpool or Chelsea and not just holding on, but dictating the pace is also an achievement. Because Brighton is not an exceptional club now. This is a club trend.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Brighton famous players

They never hunted for stars in Brighton. Here they were created:

Moises Caicedo is one of the most vivid examples. He was found when no one was looking in his direction, they gave him a chance — and in two years the whole world was talking about him.
\n
Alexis McAllister is another player who went from \"who is this?\" to world champion.
\n
And there are many such examples in Brighton: Trossard, Sanchez, Estupignan, Mitoma — they all came here not from the covers, but from the background. And they became important.
\n

Among his — Lewis Dunk. He is not only the captain, but also the symbol of the stability of the club. He was with the team when everything was shaky, and still remains its core.

\n
\"It's not just a player, it's part of Brighton as an idea.\"
\n

Brighton interesting fact

Brighton is one of the few clubs that had a period in its life without its own stadium. The team played dozens of matches in a running arena without a roof and a soul. And even then fans came. By the thousands.
\n
Another interesting point: the club has an analytical department that reviews not only football players, but also coaches, personnel, even recovery methods. It's not trendy — it's thoughtful.
\n

\n
\"This is why Brighton are not afraid to sell players: there is already an alternative in their place.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Brighton has become a model of modern football management, proving that smart approach and patience can compete with billion dollar budgets. Will the club be able to maintain its model at the highest level? One thing is certain - the spirit of the Amex Stadium and the philosophy of development make Brighton a special place where talent is revealed and dreams of the big game become reality through hard work. This is a club that inspires others that real success is not built in a year, but gradually, step by step.

\n","logo":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/510_49262e98c5.png","mime":"image/png","caption":null,"formats":{"large_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_avif_510_49262e98c5.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"large_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_webp_510_49262e98c5.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"small_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_avif_510_49262e98c5.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"small_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_webp_510_49262e98c5.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"medium_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_avif_510_49262e98c5.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"medium_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_webp_510_49262e98c5.webp","mime":"image/webp"}}}},"team_b":{"id":49682,"name":"Manchester City","short_name":"Man City","tla_name":"MCI","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Manchester City Football Club","founded":1894,"colors":"Sky Blue,White","nicknames":"City,The Citizens,The Sky Blues","createdAt":"2024-11-04T12:40:40.317Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T14:33:29.729Z","website":"https://www.mancity.com","address":"SportCity","address_city":"Manchester","address_zip":"M11 3FF","locale":"en","stb_id":"manchester-city-fc","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## Key information about Manchester City\n\nIs it possible to imagine modern football without **Manchester City**? One of the **most powerful teams in the world**, which sets the pace not only in England, but also on the international stage. Founded in **1880**, the club was originally called **St. Mark's**, but already in **1894** received a name that is now thundering around the world.\n\nThe home arena is the legendary **Etihad**, which has become a place for spectacles that make fans go crazy. But the path to success was not as simple as it might seem at first glance.","sporting_achievements":"## Man City: the history of the club\n\nIt all started with a small team that performed at the amateur level. No one at that time could have thought that one day this club would become a **European giant**. In **1937**, the team won the **first championship title**, but a year later it was relegated to the **second division**.\n\nThe following decades were like a see-saw: sometimes successes, sometimes failures. In **1998** the team ended up in the **third division** - it seemed like it was the end. But in **2008** a real revolution took place: the club got **new owners**. Big construction has begun.\n\nCulmination? **2016**, when **Pep Guardiola** took over. What this coach did with the team is hard to describe in words. He **changed the very essence of the game** and now opponents know that playing against City is like running a marathon with weights on your feet.","club_identity":"## Man City: Etihad Stadium\n\nIf anyone thinks that a stadium is just a place where football is played, let them visit **Etihad**. The arena, designed for **53 thousand seats**, creates such an atmosphere that even the most experienced football players feel the pressure.\n\nIt is interesting that initially the stadium was built for the **Olympic Games**, but as a result it became the home of the \"townsmen\". Its uniqueness is in the little things: **perfect lawn**, **unbelievable lighting**, **maximum visibility** from anywhere.\n\n## Man City achievements\n\nYou can talk about titles for a long time, because **Manchester City** has turned into the **main favorite** of almost all tournaments in recent decades.\n\n* **Champion of England** – 9 times\n* **FA Cup** – 6 times\n* **League Cup** – 8 times\n* **UEFA Champions League** – 2023\n* **World Club Championship** – 2023\n\nThese are not just numbers. These are years of **work**, **struggle** and **constant improvement**.","current_status_and_future":"## Man City famous players\n\nIf you've been following football for the past 20 years, you definitely know these names.\n\n* **Sergio Aguero** is the man who made history with his famous goal in 2012.\n* **Kevin De Bruyne** is a footballer who sees the field better than most coaches.\n* **Yaya Toure** is one of those who made the team a champion.\n* **Vincent Kompany** is a captain who held the defense like a rock.\n* **Erling Holland** is a goal-scoring machine.\n\n## Man City: interesting facts\n\n* In **2017/18** Man City became the first team in Premier League history to score **100 points** in a season.\n* **2019** – FA Cup final, where the team destroyed **Watford** 6:0.\n* The most expensive player in the club's history is **Jack Grealish** (100 million pounds).\n* **Guardiola** has brought a new philosophy to the game that makes City virtually invincible.","stb_internal_id":"0192f731-0ae9-7231-8220-e428cfa3fd30","overrides":{"name":"Manchester City FC"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Key information about Manchester City

Is it possible to imagine modern football without Manchester City? One of the most powerful teams in the world, which sets the pace not only in England, but also on the international stage. Founded in 1880, the club was originally called St. Mark's, but already in 1894 received a name that is now thundering around the world.

The home arena is the legendary Etihad, which has become a place for spectacles that make fans go crazy. But the path to success was not as simple as it might seem at first glance.

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Man City: the history of the club

It all started with a small team that performed at the amateur level. No one at that time could have thought that one day this club would become a European giant. In 1937, the team won the first championship title, but a year later it was relegated to the second division.

The following decades were like a see-saw: sometimes successes, sometimes failures. In 1998 the team ended up in the third division - it seemed like it was the end. But in 2008 a real revolution took place: the club got new owners. Big construction has begun.

Culmination? 2016, when Pep Guardiola took over. What this coach did with the team is hard to describe in words. He changed the very essence of the game and now opponents know that playing against City is like running a marathon with weights on your feet.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Man City: Etihad Stadium

If anyone thinks that a stadium is just a place where football is played, let them visit Etihad. The arena, designed for 53 thousand seats, creates such an atmosphere that even the most experienced football players feel the pressure.

It is interesting that initially the stadium was built for the Olympic Games, but as a result it became the home of the \"townsmen\". Its uniqueness is in the little things: perfect lawn, unbelievable lighting, maximum visibility from anywhere.

Man City achievements

You can talk about titles for a long time, because Manchester City has turned into the main favorite of almost all tournaments in recent decades.

Champion of England – 9 times
FA Cup – 6 times
League Cup – 8 times
UEFA Champions League – 2023
World Club Championship – 2023

These are not just numbers. These are years of work, struggle and constant improvement.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Man City famous players

If you've been following football for the past 20 years, you definitely know these names.

Sergio Aguero is the man who made history with his famous goal in 2012.
Kevin De Bruyne is a footballer who sees the field better than most coaches.
Yaya Toure is one of those who made the team a champion.
Vincent Kompany is a captain who held the defense like a rock.
Erling Holland is a goal-scoring machine.

Man City: interesting facts

In 2017/18 Man City became the first team in Premier League history to score 100 points in a season.
2019 – FA Cup final, where the team destroyed Watford 6:0.
The most expensive player in the club's history is Jack Grealish (100 million pounds).
Guardiola has brought a new philosophy to the game that makes City virtually invincible.

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It is based in **the city of the same name, Liverpool**, in the **northwest of the country**. It is one of the **most successful clubs in Europe**, known for its **passionate fan base**, rich history and **winning traditions**.\n\nThe team has won **England championship 19 times**, became **European champion six times** and has a reputation as a club where **legends are born**.\n\n> \"For millions of fans around the world, Liverpool is not just a club, but a real emotion.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## Liverpool history\n\nThe club appeared after the **conflict in the ranks of Everton**, when one of the managers decided to create a new team. So, in **1892**, **Liverpool** was born. A few years later, the club became a **notable force** in English football.\n\nThe team won the **first championship** in **1901**, and in the **20s and 30s** it established itself in the elite. However, the **real heyday** came in the **60s and 70s**, when the club was led by such figures as **Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley**.\n\n**During this period**, **Liverpool** became not only the **hegemon of England**, but also one of the **strongest teams in Europe**. In **1977**, the club won the **European Champions Cup** for the first time, and over the next few years added several more titles.\n\n> \"Paisley, by the way, is the only manager to have won this trophy three times.\"\n\n**In the 80s**, **Liverpool** continued to dominate in England, but the **tragedies at the stadiums** – **Geisel and Hillsborough** – left a **deep mark in the history of the club**.\n\n**In 2005**, **Liverpool** once again made the whole world talk about themselves, when in the **Champions League final** they did the impossible – **losing 0:3 after the first half**, equalized and **won on penalties**.\n\n**In 2019** the team conquered Europe again, already with **Jurgen Klopp**. **The following year** **\"Reds\"** became **champions of England** for the first time in **30 years**.\n","club_identity":"## Liverpool stadium\n\nThe home stadium of **Liverpool** is **Anfield**. This is a place where football has not only a sound, but also a **soul**. Built in **1884**, **Enfield** accommodates more than **54 thousand spectators**, and after the new reconstruction the number of seats has increased even more. It is located in the **Enfield** area, near the center of **Liverpool**.\n\n**It's not just an arena** – it's a **sanctuary**. Before the match, the entire stand sings **\"You'll Never Walk Alone\"**, and even non-fans get goosebumps.\n\n> \"Among the famous sectors is the Kop End, the heart of fan support. Here, every match is an event, regardless of the opponent.\"\n\n**They don't just play** football here - they **feel** it here.\n\n## Liverpool achievements\n\n**Liverpool** has one of the **richest trophy collections** in world football:\n\n* **19 times** the team became the **champion of England**, the last time – in **2020**.\n* In the **Champions League**, the club triumphed **six times**: **1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 and 2019**.\n* Also in the assets of **Liverpool** – **three UEFA Cups** and **four UEFA Super Cups**.\n* In the domestic arena, the club won the **FA Cup eight times** and the **League Cup** as many times.\n* In **2019**, **Liverpool** won the **Club World Cup** for the first time, defeating the Brazilian **\"Flamengo\"**.\n\n> \"Liverpool's achievements are not just numbers, they are stories that the entire football world remembers.\"\n","current_status_and_future":"## Liverpool famous players\n\n**Liverpool** gave the world **dozens of legends**:\n\n1. **Kenny Dalglish** is a symbol of the club in the **70s and 80s**, who was both a **player and a coach**.\n\n2. **Steven Gerrard** – **the heart and soul of Liverpool in the 2000s**, the captain who **never betrayed the team**.\n\n3. **Ian Rush** is **the best goalscorer in the history of the club**, and **John Barnes** is a symbol of **the fight against racism** and talent on the field.\n\n**In recent times**, **Salah, Mane and Firmino** have become **the personification of the club's new era**. Their speed, technique and teamwork made **Liverpool** dangerous for any opponent.\n\n> \"And Virgil van Dijk and Alisson are the ones who stabilized the defense after years of instability.\"\n\n## Liverpool interesting facts\n\n* **Liverpool** is the **only English club** to win the **Champions League** after coming back from a score of **0:3 in the final**. It happened in **2005 in Istanbul** - a match that **forever entered the history of football**.\n\n* **Another interesting fact** – coach **Bill Shankly**, who rebuilt the club in the **60s**, inspired the fans so much that a **monument near the stadium** was erected to him.\n\n* **Another feature of Liverpool** is the unique anthem **\"You'll Never Walk Alone\"**. It is sung before every match, and this tradition has even spread to **other clubs in Europe**.\n\n* Also, **Liverpool** have never lost at home in **European Cups with a crushing score** – even at their worst times.\n\n> \"This is a club that experienced tragedies, emotions, victories and defeats, but always remained itself. And this is the whole essence of Liverpool - it is real.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Liverpool** continues to be one of the **most influential clubs in the world**, combining **rich traditions** with a modern approach to the game. Can the team **repeat the success of the Klopp era**? One thing is certain - the **spirit of Anfield** and the **loyalty of the fans** make **Liverpool** a special place where **dreams come true** and **\"You'll Never Walk Alone\"** remains not just a song, but a **philosophy of life**.\n","stb_internal_id":"0192f730-8963-70fd-b516-65b6c7eaf2c1","overrides":{"name":"Liverpool FC"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":false,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Review of Liverpool FC

Liverpool is a professional football club from England, founded in 1892. It is based in the city of the same name, Liverpool, in the northwest of the country. It is one of the most successful clubs in Europe, known for its passionate fan base, rich history and winning traditions.

The team has won England championship 19 times, became European champion six times and has a reputation as a club where legends are born.

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\"For millions of fans around the world, Liverpool is not just a club, but a real emotion.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Liverpool history

The club appeared after the conflict in the ranks of Everton, when one of the managers decided to create a new team. So, in 1892, Liverpool was born. A few years later, the club became a notable force in English football.

The team won the first championship in 1901, and in the 20s and 30s it established itself in the elite. However, the real heyday came in the 60s and 70s, when the club was led by such figures as Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.

During this period, Liverpool became not only the hegemon of England, but also one of the strongest teams in Europe. In 1977, the club won the European Champions Cup for the first time, and over the next few years added several more titles.

\n
\"Paisley, by the way, is the only manager to have won this trophy three times.\"
\n

In the 80s, Liverpool continued to dominate in England, but the tragedies at the stadiums – Geisel and Hillsborough – left a deep mark in the history of the club.

In 2005, Liverpool once again made the whole world talk about themselves, when in the Champions League final they did the impossible – losing 0:3 after the first half, equalized and won on penalties.

In 2019 the team conquered Europe again, already with Jurgen Klopp. The following year \"Reds\" became champions of England for the first time in 30 years.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Liverpool stadium

The home stadium of Liverpool is Anfield. This is a place where football has not only a sound, but also a soul. Built in 1884, Enfield accommodates more than 54 thousand spectators, and after the new reconstruction the number of seats has increased even more. It is located in the Enfield area, near the center of Liverpool.

It's not just an arena – it's a sanctuary. Before the match, the entire stand sings \"You'll Never Walk Alone\", and even non-fans get goosebumps.

\n
\"Among the famous sectors is the Kop End, the heart of fan support. Here, every match is an event, regardless of the opponent.\"
\n

They don't just play football here - they feel it here.

Liverpool achievements

Liverpool has one of the richest trophy collections in world football:

19 times the team became the champion of England, the last time – in 2020.
In the Champions League, the club triumphed six times: 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 and 2019.
Also in the assets of Liverpool – three UEFA Cups and four UEFA Super Cups.
In the domestic arena, the club won the FA Cup eight times and the League Cup as many times.
In 2019, Liverpool won the Club World Cup for the first time, defeating the Brazilian \"Flamengo\".

\n
\"Liverpool's achievements are not just numbers, they are stories that the entire football world remembers.\"
\n

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Liverpool famous players

Liverpool gave the world dozens of legends:

Kenny Dalglish is a symbol of the club in the 70s and 80s, who was both a player and a coach.
\n
Steven Gerrard – the heart and soul of Liverpool in the 2000s, the captain who never betrayed the team.
\n
Ian Rush is the best goalscorer in the history of the club, and John Barnes is a symbol of the fight against racism and talent on the field.
\n

In recent times, Salah, Mane and Firmino have become the personification of the club's new era. Their speed, technique and teamwork made Liverpool dangerous for any opponent.

\n
\"And Virgil van Dijk and Alisson are the ones who stabilized the defense after years of instability.\"
\n

Liverpool interesting facts

Liverpool is the only English club to win the Champions League after coming back from a score of 0:3 in the final. It happened in 2005 in Istanbul - a match that forever entered the history of football.
\n
Another interesting fact – coach Bill Shankly, who rebuilt the club in the 60s, inspired the fans so much that a monument near the stadium was erected to him.
\n
Another feature of Liverpool is the unique anthem \"You'll Never Walk Alone\". It is sung before every match, and this tradition has even spread to other clubs in Europe.
\n
Also, Liverpool have never lost at home in European Cups with a crushing score – even at their worst times.
\n

\n
\"This is a club that experienced tragedies, emotions, victories and defeats, but always remained itself. And this is the whole essence of Liverpool - it is real.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Liverpool continues to be one of the most influential clubs in the world, combining rich traditions with a modern approach to the game. Can the team repeat the success of the Klopp era? One thing is certain - the spirit of Anfield and the loyalty of the fans make Liverpool a special place where dreams come true and \"You'll Never Walk Alone\" remains not just a song, but a philosophy of life.

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This is a team that **changed the perception of English football** and created **new eras** with their own hands. Founded in **1886**, **Arsenal** is today one of the **most recognizable and respected clubs in the world**.\n\nHis story is a path from a **working class to the elite of European football**. The team has more than **ten championships**, **fourteen FA Cups**, as well as **a unique season without a single defeat**, which is still fondly remembered.\n\n> \"Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## Arsenal history: where it all began\n\nThe history of **Arsenal** begins not with a big arena, but with a **small workshop**. The club was created by **workmen of the arsenal in Woolwich** - hence the name. In the early years, the team played mostly for themselves and local spectators, but gradually established themselves in **London football**.\n\nIn **1913** the club moved to a new stadium — **Highbury** — and began to write major pages in the history of the English game.\n\n**The real transformation** came in the **30s** when the team was led by **Herbert Chapman**. It was he who made **Arsenal** a leader — **tactically, physically, mentally**. In those years, the club won **title after title** and introduced **new methods**, which were later used by everyone.\n\n**In the post-war period** successes alternated with pauses, but **Arsenal** always remained in the game. In the **90s** everything changed — **Arsene Wenger** came. The Frenchman who brought to London not only **new football**, but also **new vision**.\n\n> \"With him, the team played brightly, elegantly, quickly. In 2004, the Gunners went the entire season in the Premier League without a single defeat.\"\n\n**It was not just a championship** - it was a **football work of art**.\n\n**After Wenger** the club had a difficult period. New coaches, change of generations, restructuring. But now, under **Mikel Arteta**, **Arsenal** once again look like a team that wants more than just being in the table.\n\n**He wants to become champion again** - not because he has stars, but because he **found his idea again**.","club_identity":"## Arsenal stadium\n\nFor many years, the heart of **Arsenal** was **Highbury** — cozy, compact, with narrow stands and character. It felt like **the field was meeting the fans**. But time passed, and the club needed a **new arena**.\n\nThis is how **Emirates** appeared — a modern stadium with more than **60,000 seats**, opened in **2006**.\n\n**Emirates** is not as atmospheric as **Highbury**, but it became **the foundation for a new era**. **Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie** played here, and now **Saka, Edegore, Rice**. In this stadium, **Arsenal** was looking for itself and, it seems, **found**.\n\n> \"At the Emirates, everything is built for comfort: space, sound, view. But most importantly, it has preserved the voice of Arsenal.\"\n\n**On big match days**, when the stadium is singing, when the tension is in the air, it becomes clear: this is not just a building. This is a **new home**.\n\n## Arsenal achievements\n\nIn the football sense, **Arsenal** is a **giant**:\n\n* **Thirteen times** the club won the **Championship of England**. **The last championship** won **without defeat** became legendary. No one else has repeated this in the **Premier League**.\n\n* In the **FA Cup**, **Arsenal** is the **absolute record holder**: **fourteen wins**.\n\n* And also — **two European Cup finals**: **1994 Cup Winners' Cup**, won against **Parma**, and **Champions League 2006**, when **Arsenal** put up a decent fight with **Barcelona**.\n\n> \"But Arsenal's achievements are not just about trophies. It's about the game. The style. The dedication to the idea.\"\n\n**When a team builds an attack** from the defender's first pass and leads it to a shot, the fans know that this is **our football**.","current_status_and_future":"## Arsenal famous players\n\nIn the list of great names of **Arsenal** — **a whole era**:\n\n1. **Thierry Henry** — **elegance in movement**, precision in every touch. His goals are **separate poetry**.\n\n2. **Patrick Vieira** is a captain who held the midfield like a **fortress**.\n\n3. **Tony Adams** — **a symbol of stability and loyalty**, a person who **gave the club a career**.\n\n4. **Denis Bergkamp** is a player who could **stop the ball in the air** like no other.\n\n**In more recent times** there were **Cesc Fabregas, Aaron Ramsey, Robin van Persie**. And today — **Bukayo Saka, Martin Edegore, Gabriel Jesus**.\n\n> \"Arsenal never depended on one person - there was always a team here, where each player added something of his own to the overall mosaic.\"\n\n## Arsenal interesting facts\n\n* **Arsenal** is **the first club from the south of England** to join the **Football League**. It also became the **first team** to play a **televised** match.\n\n* **Only Arsenal** have a streak of **49 matches without defeat** in the **Premier League**.\n\n* And also - he has **never been relegated** from the top division since **1919**. This is a **stability** that not everyone can boast of.\n\n* **Arsenal fans** are known for their **stamina**. They went through years without trophies, through the change of generations, through doubts - but **did not break**.\n\n> \"Because loving Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Arsenal** continues to **rebuild its greatness** under the leadership of **Mikel Arteta**, combining **glorious traditions** with a modern approach to the game. Will the club be able to **return the championship titles**? One thing is certain - the **spirit of the Gunners** and their **dedication to beautiful football** make **Arsenal** a special place where **traditions are respected** and **the art of the game** is valued above all else. **The Emirates** continues to be the home of those who **believe in the power of the team** and the **beauty of football**.","stb_internal_id":"0192f730-a5f8-7428-baee-223a4f500cbd","overrides":{"name":"Montevideo City Torque"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Information about the Arsenal club: important and interesting facts

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\"Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"
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Arsenal history: where it all began

In 1913 the club moved to a new stadium — Highbury — and began to write major pages in the history of the English game.

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\"With him, the team played brightly, elegantly, quickly. In 2004, the Gunners went the entire season in the Premier League without a single defeat.\"
\n

It was not just a championship - it was a football work of art.

He wants to become champion again - not because he has stars, but because he found his idea again.

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Arsenal stadium

This is how Emirates appeared — a modern stadium with more than 60,000 seats, opened in 2006.

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\"At the Emirates, everything is built for comfort: space, sound, view. But most importantly, it has preserved the voice of Arsenal.\"
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On big match days, when the stadium is singing, when the tension is in the air, it becomes clear: this is not just a building. This is a new home.

Arsenal achievements

In the football sense, Arsenal is a giant:

Thirteen times the club won the Championship of England. The last championship won without defeat became legendary. No one else has repeated this in the Premier League.
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In the FA Cup, Arsenal is the absolute record holder: fourteen wins.
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And also — two European Cup finals: 1994 Cup Winners' Cup, won against Parma, and Champions League 2006, when Arsenal put up a decent fight with Barcelona.
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\"But Arsenal's achievements are not just about trophies. It's about the game. The style. The dedication to the idea.\"
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When a team builds an attack from the defender's first pass and leads it to a shot, the fans know that this is our football.

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Arsenal famous players

In the list of great names of Arsenal — a whole era:

Thierry Henry — elegance in movement, precision in every touch. His goals are separate poetry.
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Patrick Vieira is a captain who held the midfield like a fortress.
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Tony Adams — a symbol of stability and loyalty, a person who gave the club a career.
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Denis Bergkamp is a player who could stop the ball in the air like no other.
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In more recent times there were Cesc Fabregas, Aaron Ramsey, Robin van Persie. And today — Bukayo Saka, Martin Edegore, Gabriel Jesus.

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\"Arsenal never depended on one person - there was always a team here, where each player added something of his own to the overall mosaic.\"
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Arsenal interesting facts

Arsenal is the first club from the south of England to join the Football League. It also became the first team to play a televised match.
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Only Arsenal have a streak of 49 matches without defeat in the Premier League.
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And also - he has never been relegated from the top division since 1919. This is a stability that not everyone can boast of.
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Arsenal fans are known for their stamina. They went through years without trophies, through the change of generations, through doubts - but did not break.
\n

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\"Because loving Arsenal isn't about results. It's about belonging.\"
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Manchester United: Squad Overview

In 1878, a group of railway workers founded the English team \"Manchester United\". They had no idea that they were creating a future legend. First - \"Newton Heath\". In 1902, a name was born that the whole world knows today: Manchester United.

It's more than a name is a symbol of devotion, victories and drama. For more than a century, the team won 20 English championship titles, 12 FA Cups, 6 League Cups, 3 European Champions Cups. But trophies are only the tip of the iceberg.

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\"Manchester United is not just a football club, it is a philosophy that unites millions of hearts around the world.\"
\n

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Manchester United History: Fall, Rise, Triumph

\"United\" is a story of trials, tragedies and grand victories. 1958 year. Tragedy in Munich. The plane with the crew crashes. Almost the entire team perishes. The world is in tears. But the club does not disappear. He rises like a phoenix from the ashes.

1968 – triumph in the European Champions Cup. This is not just a victory, it is proof that the spirit of football is invincible.

Nineties - era of Ferguson. Time of dominance. When every match was like the last. When every player is part of a mechanism that worked flawlessly.

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\"1999 - the legendary treble. Champions League, English Championship, FA Cup - all in one season.\"
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Champions League Final: last minute. Two goals in stoppage time. \"Bavaria\" falls to its knees. The football world is delighted. This is not just a triumph, it is a moment when history is being rewritten before our eyes.

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Manchester United Stadium

Old Trafford – \"Theatre of Dreams\". Opened in 1910, it was bombed in World War II but survived. 74,000 fans. Red sea of stands. Every match is an explosion of emotions.

The best played here. History was made here. \"Old Trafford\" is not just a place, it is a legend, it is a stage where the greatest performances of world football take place.

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\"The stadium where champions are born and rivals' dreams are destroyed.\"
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Manchester United Achievements: A New Level of Dominance

Manchester United is a legend of English football. 20 league titles – more than any other club. This is not just a number, it is the history of generations.

Three European Champions Cups is a stamp on international fame. 2008 is the peak again. Champions League. Penalty in the final. John Terry slides and United celebrate.

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\"This is not just a victory, this is a story that will be etched in the hearts of fans for ages.\"
\n

The club demonstrates incredible stability and ability to adapt to changes in the football world, while maintaining its unique identity.

Manchester United famous players

George Best – incredible dribbling, insane speed – pure football.
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Bobby Charlton is a symbol of loyalty, a man who survived the Munich tragedy and lifted the Champions Cup ten years later.
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Eric Cantona – \"King\". His look, his charisma, his goal masterpieces - all this has become part of the club's culture.
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Ryan Giggs is the record holder for the number of matches. He's seen it all, from the glory days of the 90s to the changes of the 2010s.
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David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney – three icons, three different eras. They changed football, they created moments that are remembered for decades.
\n

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\"Each of these players didn't just wear a red shirt - they became part of a living Manchester United legend.\"
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Manchester United interesting facts

\"United\" is the first English club to win the Champions League. This is not just an achievement, it is the opening of a new era.
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1999 Final: two goals in stoppage time – and an epic comeback against Bayern.
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Biggest victory – 10:0 over \"Anderlecht\" in 1956.
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49 matches without defeat is the longest streak in the history of the club.
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Alex Ferguson – 27 years at the club, 13 league titles. An unparalleled manager who built a dynasty.
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\"Sir Alex proved that the most important thing in football is not only talent, but also character, discipline and an indomitable will to win.\"
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It is worth noting that Manchester United continues to fight to return to the top of world football, adapting to the new challenges of the modern game. Can the club regain the dominance of the Ferguson era? The football world is eagerly awaiting the answer.

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But there are no indifferent ones. This is a club with a **rich history**, **loyal fans** and an **eternal fight for the top**.\n\nFounded in **1882**, **Tottenham** went from an amateur team to one of **the most famous clubs in England**. The team is based in **North London**, and the home arena is **Tottenham Hotspur Stadium** – one of the **most modern stadiums in the world**.\n\nDuring their history, \"Spurs\" **won trophies**, surprised opponents and played spectacular football, which even in failures left bright memories.","sporting_achievements":"## Tottenham: the history of the club\n\nThe football history of **Tottenham** began with **a small group of schoolboys** who just wanted to play. But ambitions quickly grew. \n\nIn **1901** the club did the impossible – became the **first team** to win the **FA Cup** while playing in the **lower division**.\n\nThe next big breakthrough came in the **1960s**. 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In **2019**, **Tottenham** received one of the **best stadiums in Europe**.\n\n**Key Features:**\n* **Capacity** – more than 62,000 seats.\n* **Retractable field** – the arena is suitable not only for football, but also for American football, concerts and shows.\n* **Noise support** – the stadium is designed to create a \"cauldron\" effect.\n* **World's fastest beer bottling** – beer is poured here through the bottom of the glass.\n\nThis stadium is **a new stage in the development of the club**, and many believe that it will bring long-awaited trophies to \"Spurs\".\n\n## Tottenham: achievements\n\n**Tottenham** cannot boast of a large number of championship titles, but its victories have always been **significant**:\n\n* **Champion of England** – 2 times (1951, 1961).\n* **FA Cup** – 8 times.\n* **England League Cup** – 4 times.\n* **UEFA Cup** – 2 times (1972, 1984).\n* **England Super Cup** – 7 times.\n\nAlthough recent decades have passed without major titles, fans **believe** that the club is on the right track.","current_status_and_future":"## Tottenham: famous players\n\nMany iconic footballers played for Spurs and became part of the club's history:\n\n* **Jimmy Greaves** is a legend of English football, the club's best scorer of the 20th century.\n* **Glenn Hoddle** – the brain of the team in the 70s and 80s, a football artist.\n* **Gareth Bale** is a star who exploded in **Tottenham** and went to **Real Madrid** for record money.\n* **Harry Kane** is the best scorer in the history of the club.\n* **Song Heung Min** is a real leader on the field, a fan favorite.\n\n## Tottenham: interesting facts\n\n* **Tottenham** is the first English club to win a European trophy (**1963 Cup Winners' Cup**).\n* **Harry Kane** is the best scorer in the history of the club (over 280 goals).\n* Spurs have one of the most loyal fan bases in the world.\n* The club set an **England transfer record** by selling **Gareth Bale** to **Real Madrid** for 100 million euros.\n* The new stadium has **its own brewery** – unique for football arenas.","stb_internal_id":"0192f731-1dc6-7d37-8740-e361bb43ea3f","overrides":{"name":"Tottenham Hotspur FC"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Everything about Tottenham football club

Tottenham Hotspur is a team that fans either love or don't understand. But there are no indifferent ones. This is a club with a rich history, loyal fans and an eternal fight for the top.

Founded in 1882, Tottenham went from an amateur team to one of the most famous clubs in England. The team is based in North London, and the home arena is Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – one of the most modern stadiums in the world.

During their history, \"Spurs\" won trophies, surprised opponents and played spectacular football, which even in failures left bright memories.

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Tottenham: the history of the club

The football history of Tottenham began with a small group of schoolboys who just wanted to play. But ambitions quickly grew.

In 1901 the club did the impossible – became the first team to win the FA Cup while playing in the lower division.

The next big breakthrough came in the 1960s. In the 1960/61 season, Tottenham became the first club of the 20th century to achieve a golden double – winning both the Championship and the FA Cup in the same season.

In the 1980s, the team took the FA Cup twice and won the UEFA Cup (1984), which became one of the club's most important achievements on the international stage.

During the 2000s and 2010s, Tottenham consistently entered England's top 6, but the main achievement was reaching the final of the Champions League in 2019. That match against Liverpool will remain in the memory of the fans forever, because it was the first Champions League final in the history of the club.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Tottenham: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The home arena is not just a place for matches, but part of the club's soul. In 2019, Tottenham received one of the best stadiums in Europe.

Key Features:

Capacity – more than 62,000 seats.
Retractable field – the arena is suitable not only for football, but also for American football, concerts and shows.
Noise support – the stadium is designed to create a \"cauldron\" effect.
World's fastest beer bottling – beer is poured here through the bottom of the glass.

This stadium is a new stage in the development of the club, and many believe that it will bring long-awaited trophies to \"Spurs\".

Tottenham: achievements

Tottenham cannot boast of a large number of championship titles, but its victories have always been significant:

Champion of England – 2 times (1951, 1961).
FA Cup – 8 times.
England League Cup – 4 times.
UEFA Cup – 2 times (1972, 1984).
England Super Cup – 7 times.

Although recent decades have passed without major titles, fans believe that the club is on the right track.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Tottenham: famous players

Many iconic footballers played for Spurs and became part of the club's history:

Jimmy Greaves is a legend of English football, the club's best scorer of the 20th century.
Glenn Hoddle – the brain of the team in the 70s and 80s, a football artist.
Gareth Bale is a star who exploded in Tottenham and went to Real Madrid for record money.
Harry Kane is the best scorer in the history of the club.
Song Heung Min is a real leader on the field, a fan favorite.

Tottenham: interesting facts

Tottenham is the first English club to win a European trophy (1963 Cup Winners' Cup).
Harry Kane is the best scorer in the history of the club (over 280 goals).
Spurs have one of the most loyal fan bases in the world.
The club set an England transfer record by selling Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for 100 million euros.
The new stadium has its own brewery – unique for football arenas.

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In the **20th century**, the team occasionally climbed a few steps higher, but always returned to the place among the outsiders. **This went on for decades**.\n\n**The breakthrough happened in 2009**, when the team was led by a young coach **Eddie Howe**. Then **Bournemouth** played in the **fourth division**, had debts and the threat of losing **professional status**. But that's when **the fairy tale began**.\n\n**In a few years** the club rose to the **Championship**, and in **2015** for the first time in history it entered the **Premier League**. It was an **unheard of breakthrough** — without a lot of money, but with a **clear vision**.\n\n> \"Bournemouth have played in the Premier League for five consecutive seasons, playing attacking, daring football.\"\n\n**Even after relegation** in **2020**, the club did not give up. Already in **2022**, the team returned to the elite and again shows that even a **small club can hold its own** among the strongest.\n","club_identity":"## Bournemouth Stadium\n\nThe home stadium of **Bournemouth** is **\"Vitaleti Stadium\"**, better known under the old name **\"Dean Court\"**. It is one of the **most compact stadiums in the Premier League**, accommodating about **11,000 spectators**. But don't let the size fool you — the atmosphere here is **sincere, lively and very loud**.\n\n**Located** in **a quiet area of Bournemouth**, the stadium is almost **close to residential buildings**. And this is what makes it special - there is no feeling of **\"big show\"**, here - **real football**.\n\n> \"The stands are close to the field, the fans are close to the players, and this closeness is felt in everything.\"\n\n**A new stadium is planned**, but the fans are not in a hurry to say goodbye. Because it was this compact **Dean Court** that witnessed the **loudest period in the club's history**.\n\n## Bournemouth achievements\n\n**Bournemouth** does not have as many trophies as the old-timers of English football, but **the very fact that the club played and plays in the Premier League** is already an achievement:\n\n* **The team's **highest result** in the **Premier League** was **9th place** in the **2016/17** season.\n\n* The club also won **Ligue 1** (Third Division) in **2015**.\n\n* And in the **2021/22** season, he took **second place in the Championship**, which gave him a **direct ticket** back to the elite.\n\n> \"This is a club that has never won gold, but proves every time that winning football is not just about the medals. It's about the way.\"\n","current_status_and_future":"## Bournemouth famous players\n\nMany of the players who came through **Bournemouth** were not stars until they played here:\n\n1. **Callum Wilson** is a striker who **rose from the lower divisions to the England national team**.\n\n2. **Nathan Ake** is a defender who moved from **Bournemouth** to **Manchester City**.\n\n3. And also — **Joshua King, Arthur Boruk, Jack Wilshere**, who in different years added **class and experience**.\n\n**And a special place** is occupied by coach **Eddie Howe**. His name is still spoken with respect - not as a tactician, but as **the architect of modern Bournemouth**. 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This is a club that **proves** that in football **heart and character** can be stronger than **money and fame**.\n","stb_internal_id":"0192f730-d2d6-7902-89c6-1595fcf08eb1","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Bournemouth Football Team: Overview

Bournemouth isn't a big name in English football, but it's clubs like this that remind us why people love the game. It was created in 1899. Bournemouth football club is based in a picturesque coastal city in the south of England.

The team remained in the shadows for a long time, performing in the lower divisions, but managed to break into the Premier League and surprise even skeptics. Her story is not about trophies, but about how from a small club you can make a strong opponent for the best.

\n
\"Bournemouth are proof that size doesn't always matter in football.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Bournemouth history: what's interesting

The first decades Bournemouth played in regional tournaments and lower divisions of England. The club did not have a big budget, but it had something much more important — stability and support of the city. In the 20th century, the team occasionally climbed a few steps higher, but always returned to the place among the outsiders. This went on for decades.

The breakthrough happened in 2009, when the team was led by a young coach Eddie Howe. Then Bournemouth played in the fourth division, had debts and the threat of losing professional status. But that's when the fairy tale began.

In a few years the club rose to the Championship, and in 2015 for the first time in history it entered the Premier League. It was an unheard of breakthrough — without a lot of money, but with a clear vision.

\n
\"Bournemouth have played in the Premier League for five consecutive seasons, playing attacking, daring football.\"
\n

Even after relegation in 2020, the club did not give up. Already in 2022, the team returned to the elite and again shows that even a small club can hold its own among the strongest.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Bournemouth Stadium

The home stadium of Bournemouth is \"Vitaleti Stadium\", better known under the old name \"Dean Court\". It is one of the most compact stadiums in the Premier League, accommodating about 11,000 spectators. But don't let the size fool you — the atmosphere here is sincere, lively and very loud.

Located in a quiet area of Bournemouth, the stadium is almost close to residential buildings. And this is what makes it special - there is no feeling of \"big show\", here - real football.

\n
\"The stands are close to the field, the fans are close to the players, and this closeness is felt in everything.\"
\n

A new stadium is planned, but the fans are not in a hurry to say goodbye. Because it was this compact Dean Court that witnessed the loudest period in the club's history.

Bournemouth achievements

Bournemouth does not have as many trophies as the old-timers of English football, but the very fact that the club played and plays in the Premier League is already an achievement:

**The team's highest result in the Premier League was 9th place in the 2016/17 season.
\n
The club also won Ligue 1 (Third Division) in 2015.
\n
And in the 2021/22 season, he took second place in the Championship, which gave him a direct ticket back to the elite.
\n

\n
\"This is a club that has never won gold, but proves every time that winning football is not just about the medals. It's about the way.\"
\n

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Bournemouth famous players

Many of the players who came through Bournemouth were not stars until they played here:

Callum Wilson is a striker who rose from the lower divisions to the England national team.
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Nathan Ake is a defender who moved from Bournemouth to Manchester City.
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And also — Joshua King, Arthur Boruk, Jack Wilshere, who in different years added class and experience.
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And a special place is occupied by coach Eddie Howe. His name is still spoken with respect - not as a tactician, but as the architect of modern Bournemouth. It was he who laid the foundation of the team that does not give up.

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\"There are a lot of young players at the club today and Bournemouth continue to give chances to those who have been overlooked.\"
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Bournemouth interesting facts

Bournemouth is the smallest city from which a team played in the Premier League. Its population is less than 200 thousand, but this did not prevent the club from competing with the grands who have world brands.
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Another nuance — at Dean Court there used to be only one grandstand with a roof, the rest are open. But even in those days people went there as families. There was no glamor here, but there was an atmosphere that sticks.
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In 2015, when Bournemouth entered the Premier League, its annual transfer budget was less than the monthly salary of some of the stars of Manchester United. And this did not prevent him from surviving and even winning.
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\"Bournemouth is a reminder that anything is possible in football if there is belief, a plan and people willing to work for their dreams.\"
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It is worth noting that Bournemouth is a bright example of how modesty and persistence can compete with multi-million dollar budgets. Will the club be able to establish itself in the elite for a long time? One thing is certain - the spirit of Dean Court and the philosophy of development make Bournemouth a special place where every victory has a special taste and every player gets a real chance to prove himself. This is a club that proves that in football heart and character can be stronger than money and fame.

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