Full Name: Red Bull Salzburg City: Salzburg Founded: 1933 Stadium: EM Stadion Wals-Siezenheim (16,850) Colors: Red, White Previous: SV Austria Salzburg (1933-78), SV Casino Salzburg (1978-97), SV Wüstenrot Salzburg (1997-2005) Nickname: Die Bullen (The Bulls)
Description: SV Austria Salzburg formed by the merger of FC Hertha and FC Rapid. Purchased by the drinks maker Red Bull in 2005 and effectively became a 'new team' with new emblem, new colors, etc. A significant section of the fan base rejected the change and have created a 'new' Austria Salzburg which has begun competing in the lower levels of Austrian football. The stadium is located in the Salzburg suburb of Wals-Siezenheim. It is the only stadium in Austria to have an artificial surface.
Trophy Room: * Austrian League (1994, 95, 97, 2007, 09, 10) * Austrian Super Cup (1994, 95, 97)
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Full Name: Red Bull Salzburg
