Hellas Verona

Hellas Verona FC, founded in 1903, is an Italian football club based in Verona, Veneto. The club achieved one of Italian football's greatest fairy tales by winning the Serie A title in 1984-85, defying all odds against the dominant northern clubs. The club plays at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, a 39,211-capacity stadium. Verona has a proud history of developing young talent and punching above its weight. The city's football scene is split between Hellas Verona and Chievo Verona (now defunct), with the Verona Derby being a significant local rivalry. The club has experienced multiple promotions to and relegations from Serie A, embodying the fighting spirit of Italian football.