Como 1907

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Como 1907 is an Italian professional football club based in Como, Lombardy, known for its royal blue colors.

The club competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football.

Founded in 1907, Como 1907 has a rich history, having played at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia since 1928.

Biography

Formation

Como 1907, originally founded as Como Foot-Ball Club on May 25, 1907, emerged from a gathering of football enthusiasts at the Taroni bar in Como, Lombardy. The club initially engaged in friendly matches and local tournaments, competing against teams from Milan and Switzerland. Their first significant match took place on October 1, 1911, where they inaugurated the Campo via dei Mille with a 3-1 victory over Bellinzona. After merging with the student club "Minerva" in 1912, Como began its journey into competitive football, participating in the Prima Categoria and achieving their first top-flight appearance in the 1913-14 season.

Early Success and Evolution

In 1927, Como merged with Esperia, rebranding as Associazione Calcio Comense, and enjoyed notable success by winning the Coppa Volta that same year. The club moved to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, inaugurated in 1927, which became their home ground. Over the years, Como has experienced various ups and downs, including relegations and promotions, but they have consistently remained a significant presence in Italian football.

Recent Developments

In 2019, Como 1907 was acquired by the Hartono brothers, making them the richest club owners in Italian football. The club has seen a resurgence in recent years, with notable figures like Cesc Fàbregas and Thierry Henry among its minority shareholders. Currently competing in Serie A, Como continues to build on its rich history and aims for further success in Italian football.

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History

Foundation and early years

The club was founded on 25 May 1907 as Como Foot-Ball Club, by a committee of members gathered at the Taroni bar, located in the central Via Cinque Giornate, the first headquarters of the club. In the first years after its foundation, Como played friendly matches and local tournaments, competing against teams from Milan and Switzerland. On 1 October 1911, the club took part in the inauguration of the Campo via dei Mille by playing in a friendly match, defeating Bellinzona 3–1. Como then used the ground to host their home matches for the next few years. In 1912, after merging with the student club "Minerva", the club participated in the qualification for entry into the Prima Categoria. On 20 October, in the first round, Como were beaten 3–1 by Savona in Turin. The club was registered in the Lombardy Promozione group, and played its first match on 17 November 1912, a 5–0 win over Brescia at Campo via dei Mille. Their first appearance in top-flight competition came in the 1913–14 Prima Categoria season, after the team was invited to join, and remained there until 1922. In 1927, Como merged with Esperia and was renamed Associazione Calcio Comense, which won the Coppa Volta in the same year, eliminating Inter 3–0 in the semi-final and beating Genoa 1–0 in the final. In the following year, the club moved their home ground to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The stadium was inaugurated on 30 July 1927. Como secured their illustrious history in the…

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Serie A

Legacy

Honours

League

Serie B Winners: 1948–49, 1979–80, 2001–02 Runners-up: 1974–75, 1983–84, 2023–24 Serie C groups Winners: 1930–31, 1967–68, 1978–79, 2020–21 Runners-up: 1993–94, 2000–2001 Play-off winners: 2014–15 Serie D groups Winners: 2007–08, 2018–19 Play-off winners: 2008–09

Cups

Coppa Italia Serie C Winners: 1996–97 Runners-up: 1992–93, 2014–15 Coppa Italia Serie D Winners: 2007–08

Other titles

Coppa Volta Winners: 1926–27 Torneo Benefico Lombardo Winners: 1944–45

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association football club in Italy

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Como 1907 is an Italian professional football club based in Como, Lombardy. The club competes in Serie A, the first tier of Italian football. Founded in 1907 as Como Foot-Ball Club, the side adopted royal blue as its colours, and has played its home matches at the 13,602-capacity Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia since 1928. They currently have the richest club owners in Italian football after Como was purchased by the Hartono brothers through Djarum Group on 2019. The club's minority shareholders include its current head coach, Cesc Fàbregas, and former footballer Thierry Henry.

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