Founded in 1911, Brescia Calcio's record in the top flight is erratic, with no long periods passed in Serie A. Recently they've managed several seasons in the top flight, thanks particularly to dynamic presence of national hero Roberto Baggio. Without him, things are now looking that much harder, and in the 2005-2006 season, Brescia are back in Serie B.

Team colours: blue jersey with a white 'V', white shorts and blue socks.

Official website: www.bresciacalcio.it.

Stadium

Stadio Mario Rigamonti
Via Novogani 1, 25127 Brescia

Capacity: 27,500

The stadium is located north of the centre of Brescia. From the station, take buses C or D.

Match Tickets

Match tickets and season tickets for Brescia can be bought at outlets in the city, including branches of Banca di Brescia. A list of addresses (punti vendita) is provided on the club's website (see the Biglietteria page).

Brescia Travel and Tourism

Ryanair fly to Brescia Airport, making the town an easy destination for UK travellers. Although it's convenient for flying visits, the historic town is located close to Lake Garda and Verona which makes it a tempting starting-point for a longer holiday.

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