LB Châteauroux facts for kids
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| Full name | La Berrichonne de Châteauroux | ||
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| Nickname(s) | La Berri La Berrichonne |
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| Founded | 1916 | ||
| Ground | Stade Gaston Petit, Châteauroux |
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| Capacity | 17,173 | ||
| Owner | Abdullah bin Musaid Al Saud | ||
| Chairman | Michel Denisot | ||
| Manager | Patrice Lair | ||
| League | Championnat National | ||
| 2021–22 | Championnat National, 5th of 18 | ||
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La Berrichonne de Châteauroux, often called La Berri or just Châteauroux, is a French football club. It is based in the city of Châteauroux. The club was started in 1916 and is part of a bigger sports club.
Currently, the team plays in the Championnat National. This is the third main football division in France. Châteauroux has played only one season in the top league, Division 1. This was during the 1997–98 season.
In 2004, Châteauroux made it to the final of the 2003–04 Coupe de France. They lost 1–0 to Paris Saint-Germain. However, because Paris Saint-Germain finished high in their league, Châteauroux still got to play in the UEFA Cup. This was a big achievement for the club! In the UEFA Cup, they lost in the first round to a Belgian team called Club Brugge.
The team plays its home games at the Stade Gaston Petit. This stadium can hold 17,173 fans. Usually, about 6,000 to 7,000 people come to watch the games. The team's uniform is deep red and blue. They wear a vertically striped shirt and blue shorts. Their kit (uniform) is made by Nike.
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Club Achievements
This section lists the main awards and titles the club has won or nearly won.
League Titles
- Division 2
- Champions (1): 1996–97
This means they won the second division league once.
- Championnat National
- Champions (1): 2016–17
They also won the third division league once.
Cup Competitions
- Coupe de France
- Runners-up (1): 2003–04
Being "runners-up" means they reached the final but finished second.
Team Players
This section shows the players who are currently part of the Châteauroux team.
Current Squad
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Notable Players
Over the years, many talented players have played for LB Châteauroux. One famous player is Florent Malouda, who also played for the French national team.
Club Managers
A football club has a manager who coaches the team and makes important decisions. LB Châteauroux has had many different managers throughout its history.
Partner Clubs
Sometimes, football clubs work together with other clubs around the world. These are called "affiliated clubs" or "partner clubs." They might share training ideas or even players.
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See also
In Spanish: La Berrichonne de Châteauroux para niños
