OM-Nice - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. OGC Nice, commonly known as Nice, is a French professional football club based in Nice, on the French Riviera.
- 2. The club was founded in 1904 and currently competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football.
- 3. Nice play their home matches at the Allianz Riviera, a modern stadium with a seating capacity of over 35,000.
- 4. The club's colors are red and black, and their nickname is Les Aiglons (The Eaglets).
- 5. Nice has a strong rivalry with AS Monaco, known as the Cote d'Azur Derby, which is one of the most intense rivalries in French football.
- 6. The club has won the French Ligue 1 title four times in its history, with the most recent title coming in the 1958-1959 season.
- 7. Nice has also won the Coupe de France three times and the Coupe de la Ligue once.
- 8. Some of the most famous players to have played for Nice include Mario Balotelli, Hatem Ben Arfa, and Jean-Pierre Papin.
- 9. The club is known for its strong youth academy, which has produced talented players such as Hugo Lloris, Loic Remy, and Didier Digard.
- 10. Nice has a loyal fan base and enjoys strong support from the local community in the French Riviera. The club's fans are known for their passionate support and colorful displays at matches.