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The team was founded in 1919 and became professional in 1932. They have played 58 years in the first division which makes them the most consistent team in France; however they never won the championship. Their jerseys are white and garnet and they play in the stadium called “Saint-Symphorien” which holds 26 661 seats. Two friendly games for the National Team in 2005 and 2010 have been played in this stadium. 

As you probably already know, soccer is the most popular sport in France and in Europe. First of all, in France soccer is actually called “Football”. The FC Metz is the abbreviation for “Football Club de Metz” which is the most famous soccer team in this Region.

 

They recently just won the second division championship which permits them to access the first division. Every year the last two teams of the first division are relegated to the second division and the first two teams of the second division access the first division. 

FC Metz

 

 In 2016 France is going to host the Euro cup, the most important event after the world cup, and in order  to host several games in Saint-Symphorien, the city of Metz has presented a renovation project. The stadium would be expended to 32 000 sits and a three stars hotel inside the stadium would be added; the cost of the renovation would be approximately 45 millions.

The craze for the team is pretty amazing it could be compared to The Steelers in Pittsburgh. We can find all types of online forums and several groups of fan have been created. The atmosphere on game day is usually insane. FC Metz is also known for forming young players, they have great infrastructures and every year players that have been playing for the team since they were very young integrate the professional group; it is a priority for the president. 

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