Who are Toulouse rivals?
The Derby de la Garonne (French pronunciation: [døbi də la ɡaʁɔn], Garonne Derby) is a football match contested between French clubs FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Toulouse FC. The derby is so-named because Bordeaux and Toulouse are the two major clubs that play in cities that are along the Garonne River.
When was Toulouse FC founded?
1970Toulouse FC / Year founded
Which league is FC Toulouse?
Ligue 2
Coupe de France
Toulouse FC/Leagues
Are Toulouse in Super League?
Toulouse Olympique or TO XIII is a professional rugby league club in Toulouse, south-west France….Toulouse Olympique.
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What is the history of Toulouse FC?
The city was left without a big side in 1967 when Toulouse FC sold its players and place in the French top flight to Paris outfit Red Star, but three years later a new club, Union Sportive Toulouse, rose from the ashes. Adopting red and yellow jerseys, the club started out in Ligue 2 and in 1979 reclaimed the name Toulouse FC.
Who is the president of Toulouse FC?
Toulouse is presided over by the French businessman Olivier Sadran, who took over the club following its bankruptcy in 2001 which resulted in it being relegated to the Championnat National.
When did Toulouse win Ligue 1?
In 2008–09, Toulouse finished fourth in the Ligue 1 table with 64 points, and secured a spot in the new Europa League, while André-Pierre Gignac led all scorers in Ligue 1 with 24 goals and was awarded a call-up to the French national team. In the 2015–16 Ligue 1 season, Toulouse avoided relegation to Ligue 2 in the last game of the season.
Where do Toulouse play their home matches?
Toulouse play their home matches at the Stadium de Toulouse. Built in 1937, the stadium presently has a capacity of 33,150. The stadium was used as a venue for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, 2007 Rugby Union World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016 .