Racing Club facts for kids
| Full name | Racing Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Ground | Estadio Juan Domingo Perón, Avellaneda |
| Capacity | 60.389 |
| Chairman | Víctor Blanco |
| Manager | Diego Cocca |
| League | Primera División |
| 2016 | 5th |
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Racing Club is a super famous football (soccer) team from Argentina. They play in the top league, called the Primera División. This is the highest level of football in Argentina. Racing Club is also known as one of the "big five" ("Los 5 Grandes") of Argentine football. This means they are one of the most important and popular clubs. The other "big five" teams are Independiente, River Plate, Boca Juniors, and San Lorenzo.
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Racing Club's Amazing Trophies
Racing Club has won many important championships. They have won both national and international titles. These wins show how strong and successful the team has been over the years.
National Wins
Racing Club has won many trophies within Argentina. They have been champions of the top league many times. They have also won several national cups.
League Championships
Racing Club has won the Primera División 17 times! These wins happened in:
- 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919
- 1921, 1925
- 1949, 1950, 1951
- 1958, 1961, 1966
- 2001 (Apertura tournament), 2014
They also won the Primera B once in 1910.
National Cups
The team has also lifted several national cups:
- Copa Carlos Ibarguren (5 times): 1913, 1914, 1916, 1917, 1918
- Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires (4 times): 1912, 1913, 1915, 1917
- Copa de Honor Adrián Beccar Varela (1 time): 1932
- Copa de Competencia (LAF) (1 time): 1933
- Copa de Competencia Británica George VI (1 time): 1945
International Wins
Racing Club has also made its mark on the international stage. They have won some of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
Major International Cups
- Copa Intercontinental (1 time): 1967. This was a huge win against the best team from Europe!
- Copa Libertadores (1 time): 1967. This is the most important club competition in South America.
- Supercopa Sudamericana (1 time): 1988.
Other International Cups
- Copa de Honor Cousenier (1 time): 1913
- Campeonato Rioplatense Copa Dr. Ricardo C. Aldao (2 times): 1917, 1918
Images for kids
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A panoramic view of Racing Club's home stadium, Estadio Juan Domingo Perón, also known as "El Cilindro."
