Nîmes Olympique F.C. facts for kids
| Full name | Nîmes Olympique Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Ground | Stade des Costières, Nimes |
| Capacity | 18,482 |
| Chairman | Jean-Louis Gazeau |
| Manager | Jean-Michel Cavalli |
| League | Ligue 2 |
| 2008/09 | Ligue 2, 17th |
Nîmes Olympique F.C. is a professional football club located in the city of Nimes, France. This team is well-known in French football and has a long history. They play their home games at the Stade des Costières, a stadium that can hold over 18,000 fans.
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About Nîmes Olympique
Nîmes Olympique is a football club from France. They were founded in 1937. The team plays in the French football leagues. They are known for their strong spirit and dedicated fans.
How the Club Started
The club wasn't always called Nîmes Olympique. It actually started much earlier, in 1901. Back then, it was known as Sporting Club Nîmois. This name lasted for many years.
In 1937, the club changed its name to Nîmes Olympique F.C.. This is the name it has kept ever since. This change marked a new beginning for the team.
Home Ground: Stade des Costières
The team plays its matches at the Stade des Costières. This stadium is in Nimes. It is a large stadium. It can hold 18,482 people. This means many fans can come to watch the games. The stadium is a very important part of the club's identity.
Playing in Ligue 2
Nîmes Olympique often plays in Ligue 2. This is one of the top football leagues in France. In the 2008-2009 season, the team finished 17th in Ligue 2. Playing in this league means they compete against many other strong French teams.
