A.S. Nancy-Lorraine facts for kids
| Full name | Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Ground | Stade Marcel Picot, Tomblaine |
| Capacity | 20,085 |
| Chairman | Jacques Rousselot |
| Manager | Pablo Correa |
| League | Ligue 1 |
| 2008/09 | Ligue 1, 15th |
A.S. Nancy-Lorraine is a professional football club from France. They are known for their exciting games and have a long history in French football. The club is based in the city of Nancy, which is in the Lorraine region of France.
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What is A.S. Nancy-Lorraine?
A.S. Nancy-Lorraine is a sports club that focuses on football, also known as soccer in some parts of the world. The "A.S." in their name stands for "Association Sportive," which means "Sports Association." Their full name is Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine.
Where is Nancy?
Nancy is a beautiful city located in the northeastern part of France. It's famous for its lovely old buildings and lively atmosphere. The club represents this city and the surrounding Lorraine region when they play.
What is Football?
Football is a team sport played with a ball between two teams of 11 players. The game is played on a rectangular field called a pitch, with a goal at each end. The aim of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal. It's one of the most popular sports in the world!
The Club's History
A.S. Nancy-Lorraine was founded in 1967. This means the club officially started playing and competing in that year. Over the years, they have become an important part of French football.
How Clubs Are Founded
When a sports club is "founded," it means a group of people came together to create it. They set up the rules, found a place to play, and started a team. For A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, this happened more than 50 years ago!
Where They Play: Stade Marcel Picot
The home stadium for A.S. Nancy-Lorraine is called Stade Marcel Picot. It's located in Tomblaine, a town right next to Nancy.
About the Stadium
- The Stade Marcel Picot is where the team plays all its home games.
- It's a large stadium that can hold many fans.
- The capacity of the stadium is 20,085 people. This means over 20,000 fans can watch a game there at the same time!
- Stadiums are important because they provide a place for teams to train and play, and for fans to cheer them on.
Who Leads the Team?
Every football club has important people who help run it and manage the team.
The Chairman
The chairman of A.S. Nancy-Lorraine is Jacques Rousselot. The chairman is like the president of the club. They make big decisions about how the club is run, from its finances to its overall direction.
The Manager
The team's manager is Pablo Correa. The manager is in charge of the players on the field. They decide who plays, how the team practices, and what strategies the team will use during a game.
Playing in Ligue 1
A.S. Nancy-Lorraine plays in a league called Ligue 1.
What is Ligue 1?
Ligue 1 is the top professional football league in France. It's where the best teams in the country compete against each other to see who is the champion. Playing in Ligue 1 means A.S. Nancy-Lorraine is among the top football clubs in France. In the 2008/09 season, they finished in 15th place in Ligue 1.
