FC Rapid Lugano CONFIRMED! #CostaGironaCup2024
FC Rapid or Rapid Lugano is the second football club from the city of Lugano (Switzerland), affiliated to the Ticino Football Federation. The first team plays in the Second League, while the second youth team is registered in the Fifth League.
The team was founded in 1949 by Renato Fontana and Dante Scala. During the 1955-1956 season it participated in the . Then the new relegation to the lower leagues, where it plays. 1964-1963 where it played for 7 years until the end of the season First League reaching this milestone after 4 years of uninterrupted promotions. Limited financial means led Rapid to relegation to the Swiss National League Championship B
To give an idea of the popularity and affection that surrounded that team from its golden age, it is enough to recall the friendly match of the 1956-1957 season, played at the legendary Campo Marzio, with the great Inter of the various Angelillo , Skoglund and Lorenzi. It was an unforgettable match and full of emotions for the more than 3,000 spectators present.
Will its first participation in the Costa Girona Cup be as unforgettable as it was in 1956-1957?
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