Fiorentina, founded in 1926, is one of Italian football's institutions. The Viola have won 2 Scudetti and 6 Coppa Italia, marking Serie A history. The Florentine club plays at the mythical Stadio Artemio Franchi, a historic venue with unique design. Fiorentina experienced its golden age in the 1950s-60s with legends like Giancarlo Antognoni, then a renaissance in the 1990s. Tragically marked by captain Davide Astori's passing in 2018, the Viola embody Tuscan passion and Italian football's elegance.
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Fiorentina plays its matches at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, a historic 47,000-capacity stadium with unique architectural design, classified as an Italian national monument.
Founded in 1926, Fiorentina won 2 Scudetti (1956, 1969) and 6 Coppa Italia, establishing itself as one of Italy's great clubs.
Viola means 'violet' in Italian, the club's emblematic color since 1926, chosen in homage to Florence's emblematic flower, the iris.
Giancarlo Antognoni, Gabriel Batistuta, Roberto Baggio, Luca Toni and more recently Davide Astori marked the club's history.
Captain Davide Astori tragically passed away in March 2018 at age 31. Number 13 was retired in his honor and the club regularly pays tribute to him.
The Viola won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1961 and reached several European finals, including two UEFA Cup finals.
Juventus is the main historical rival, with also intense Tuscan derbies against Empoli, Pisa and Livorno.
Yes, a major renovation project for the Stadio Franchi is underway to modernize the venue while preserving its unique historic architecture.
Violet (viola) is the main color, often accompanied by white, creating iconic jerseys recognizable worldwide.
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