CSKA Sofia

CSKA Sofia

Full Name: Central Sports Club of the Army
Bulgarian Name: ЦСКА
City: Sofia
Founded: 1948
Stadium: Stadion Bulgarska Armiya (22,150)
Colors: Red, White
Previous: Septemvri pri CDV, Narodna Voiska, CDNV, Sofiiski Garnizon, CDNA, CSKA Cherveno Zname, CSKA, Septemvriiski Zname, CSKA Sredets
Nicknames: Chervenite (The Reds)
Rivals: Levski

Description:

Formed as a merger of Septemvri and Chavdar. Some translations of previous names: Septemvri pri CDV (September with Central Army House), Narodna Voiska (National Soldier), Sofiiski Garnizon (Sofia Garrison), Cherveno Zname (Red Flag), Septemvriiski Zname (September Flag). Some meanings - September is a month of historic significance for Bulgarians - the 1885 union of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia; Red Flag is a communist reference; Sredets is an historic name for the city of Sofia. Formed by Bulgarian military officers and had the support of the Bulgarian military during the Communist era. One of the two giant clubs of Bulgaria. Stadium means 'Stadium of the Bulgarian Army'. Two-time European Cup/Champions League semifinalists, one-time European Cup Winners' Cup semifinalist.

Stadion Bulgarska Armiya:

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