Perugia were originally founded in 1905 but had to start again from the lower leagues in 2005 after being closed down due to financial irregularities. Before this the club had spent most of the previous few decades in Serie A. Despite often being competitive, the club never managed to challenge for trophies and were often better known for their controversial owner Luciano Gaucci. Now playing in Serie C, they will be hoping for a return to Serie B and eventually Serie A.
Full Name : Perugia Calcio
Team Colours : red and white
Nicknames : biancorossi, grifoni
Coach : Marco Zaffaroni
Stadium : Stadio Renato Curi, Pian di Massiano, Perugia
Capacity : 27,000
Official Website : perugiacalciospa.it
No major honours
The stadium is located to the west of the city and can be reached on matchdays by bus from the station.
Tickets for Perugia matches can be bought online from Ticketone (there is a direct link from the biglietteria section of their website). They can also be bought from outlets in the city listed in the same place on their website.
Perugia is an attractive hilltown and capital of the Umbria region of Italy. Served by direct flights from the UK and on the train line from Rome to Florence, the city has enough sites to fill a few days and is also an ideal starting point for exploring the beautiful surrounding area. The equally attractive old towns of Assisi and Orvieto are close by and well worth seeing.
For more detailed information on things to do and where to stay in and around Perugia visit our sister website Italy Heaven - Perugia.