A.C. Forlì
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Forlì Football Club is an Italian association football
club based in Forlì
, Emilia-Romagna.
The originary club, called Foot-Ball Club Forlì, was founded in 1919, having last been in Serie B
in 1947. Later, the name changed into Associazione Calcio Forlì. Forlì placed last in 2005-06 Serie C2 season, being relegated to Serie D
, but was excluded by the federation because of financial troubles. The historical club was put in the Terza Categoria
division with the new name ASD Nuovo Forlì 1919.
In July 2007 the second club of Forlì
, ASD Sporting Forlì, change its name to Football Club Forlì, and became the heir of the old F.C. Forlì.
After a few season in Eccellenza
and Promozione
, the club now plays in Serie D
.
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
club based in Forlì
Forlì
Forlì is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the right of the Montone river, and is an important agricultural centre...
, Emilia-Romagna.
The originary club, called Foot-Ball Club Forlì, was founded in 1919, having last been in Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
in 1947. Later, the name changed into Associazione Calcio Forlì. Forlì placed last in 2005-06 Serie C2 season, being relegated to Serie D
Serie D
Serie D is the top level of the Italian non-professional football association called Lega Nazionale Dilettanti. The association represents over a million football players and thousands of football teams across Italy. Serie D ranks just below Lega Pro Seconda Divisione , and is thus considered the...
, but was excluded by the federation because of financial troubles. The historical club was put in the Terza Categoria
Terza Categoria
Terza Categoria is the name of the lowest level of "amateur" football in Italy. It is considered to be the 10th and lowest level in the Italian football league system. Each individual league winner within the Terza Categoria level progresses to their closest regional league in the Seconda...
division with the new name ASD Nuovo Forlì 1919.
In July 2007 the second club of Forlì
Forlì
Forlì is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the right of the Montone river, and is an important agricultural centre...
, ASD Sporting Forlì, change its name to Football Club Forlì, and became the heir of the old F.C. Forlì.
After a few season in Eccellenza
Eccellenza
Eccellenza is the sixth level of Italian football. It is a regional league, composed of 28 divisions divided geographically. All 20 regions are represented by at least one division except for Piedmont and Aosta Valley which share 2 divisions...
and Promozione
Promozione
Promozione is the name of a level of football in Italy. It is considered to be the 7th level in the Italian football league system. Each individual league winner within the Promozione level progresses to their closest regional league in the Eccellenza level...
, the club now plays in Serie D
Serie D
Serie D is the top level of the Italian non-professional football association called Lega Nazionale Dilettanti. The association represents over a million football players and thousands of football teams across Italy. Serie D ranks just below Lega Pro Seconda Divisione , and is thus considered the...
.