Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Borussia MönchengladbachFull Name: Borussia Verein für Leibesübungen 1900 Mönchengladbach
City:
Mönchengladbach
Founded:
1900
Stadium:
Stadion im Borussia Park (53,148)
Colors:
Black, Green, White
Previous:
Borussia (1900-1919), 1889 Mönchengladbach (1919-21)
Nickname:
Die Fölen (The Foals)
Rival:
1. FC Köln

Official Website: borussia.de

Description:

Borussia is the Latin word for Prussia, the largest and most powerful of the Northern German states and the driving force behind the creation of the German Empire in the late 19th century. Founded in the Anton Schmitz pub by disgruntled members of FC Germannia. In 1919, merged with Tunrverein Germania 1889 and became 1889 Mönchengladbach. In 1921 changed to current name. The club nickname is a reference to a time in the early 70s, when the club had a tradition of talented young players. (A foal is a young horse - a colt).

Stadion im Borussia Park:

Previous stadiums: Boekelberg (1919-2004).

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League Titles:

  • Bundesliga (1970, 71, 75, 76, 77)

Cup Titles:

  • DFB Pokal (1960, 73, 95)
  • DFB Super Cup (1977)

International Titles:

  • UEFA Cup (1975, 79)
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 November 2009 14:13
 

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