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A.S. Cannes Football
Full name Association Sportive de Cannes Football
Founded 1902
Ground Stade Pierre de Coubertin,
Cannes
Ground Capacity 12,800
Chairman Jean-Claude Lahiner
Manager Albert Emon
League National
2008/09 National, 4th

A.S. Cannes Football, often called Cannes or A.S. Cannes, is a professional football club. This team plays its games in the city of Cannes, which is located in France.

About A.S. Cannes Football

A.S. Cannes Football is a well-known sports club with a long history. Its full name is Association Sportive de Cannes Football. The club was started way back in 1902, making it one of the older football clubs in France.

Home Ground: Stade Pierre de Coubertin

The team plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin. This stadium is in Cannes and can hold a lot of fans. About 12,800 people can watch the games there. It's a big place where the team trains and competes.

Who Runs the Club?

Running a football club takes a lot of teamwork, both on and off the field. The club has a chairman, who is like the main boss, and a manager, who guides the team. In 2008-2009, Jean-Claude Lahiner was the chairman and Albert Emon was the manager.

Playing in the League

A.S. Cannes Football competes in a league called the Championnat National. A league is a group of teams that play against each other regularly. In the 2008-2009 season, A.S. Cannes finished in 4th place in the National league. This shows they were one of the top teams that year.

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