Full Name: Calcio Catania City: Catania Country: Italy League: Serie A Founded: 1946 Stadium: Stadio Angelo Massimino - Cibali (20,800) Colors: Blue, Red Previous: Calcio Club Catania Nicknames: Rossazzuri (The Red and Blue), Elefanti (The Elephants), Etnei Rival: Messina
A variety of clubs existed in Catania in the early part of the 20th century, the most important of them being US Catanese and Virtus. They were virtually destroyed by World War II but the remants restarted and merged to form a new club called Calcio Club Catania. The Elefanti nickname is an homage to the elephant in the club's emblem. The animal is a symbol of the city. The Etnei nickname is a reference to Catania's proximity to Mt. Etna. Catania’s red and blue colors are those of the city of Catania, which pay homage to the fire of Mt. Etna and the blue of the sky.
Stadio Angelo Massimino - Cibali:
The stadium's official name is that of a long-time club president. It is commonly known as Cibali, the neighborhood in which it is located.
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