Hellas Verona FC is an Italian football club from Verona, founded in 1903. The club has a rich history and enjoyed its greatest success in Serie A in the 1980s, when they surprisingly won the Italian championship in 1985. This remains the highlight in the club’s history, as they have since played regularly in the mid-table of Serie A, alternating with spells in the lower divisions.
Verona plays its home games at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, opened in 1963 and renovated in the 2000s. The stadium has a capacity of 39,211 spectators.
The club is based in Verona, a city in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Verona has a passionate fan base known for their intense support, especially in the Derby del Veneto against Venezia FC. The city itself is famous for its historic charm and the iconic Arena of Verona.