Full Name: Feyenoord Rotterdam City: Rotterdam Founded: 1908 Stadium: Stadion Feyenoord - De Kuip (51,177) Colors: Black, Red, White Previous: Wilhelmina 08 (1908), Feijenoord (1908-73) Nicknames: De Club van Zuid Rivals: Ajax, PSV
Description: The club was founded on July 19,1908 as Wilhelmina 08 by youths who played in the square in front of Wilhelmina Church. Feijenoord is a district of Rotterdam-South. The name was 'internationalized' in 1973. The club's motto is Geen woorden maar daden (No words but deeds) which fairly accurately reflects the working-class core of the fanbase. Their supporters are called Het Legioen (The Legion). The stadium, De Kuip, means 'The Tub'. Feyenoord's arch-rivals are Ajax, their matches are called De klassieker - the classic one. Previous stadiums - Afrikaander Plein (1908-17).
Trophy Room: * Dutch Championship (1924, 28, 36, 38, 40) * Eredivisie (1961, 62, 65, 69, 71, 74, 84, 93, 99) * Dutch Cup (1930, 35, 65, 69, 80, 84, 91, 92, 94, 95, 2008) * Dutch Super Cup (1991) * Johan Cruyff Shield (1999) * European Cup (1970) * UEFA Cup (1974, 2002) * Intercontinental Cup (1970)
De Kuip Location
Last Updated on Saturday, 03 October 2009 14:29
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1Tuesday, 02 November 2010 14:41
Dave Elzinga
My favourite club. A real people's club, with over 2 million fans in Holland! The largest "army" of fans in Holland.
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Full Name: Feyenoord Rotterdam
