Calcio Foggia 1920 SSD is a football institution with deep roots in the city of Foggia, Apulia, since its foundation in 1920. The club, popularly known by its nicknames 'Satanelli' and 'Rossoneri', has forged a unique identity in the Italian football landscape. Its home is the Stadio Pino Zaccheria, a historic stadium with a capacity exceeding 25,000 fans, which has witnessed countless sporting battles.
Throughout its existence, Foggia has experienced various ups and downs, including memorable participations in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football. Particularly remembered is the period of the 1990s, under the technical direction of Zdeněk Zeman, when the team displayed an offensive and spectacular style of football that captivated Italy and Europe, even coming close to qualifying for continental competitions. Currently, Calcio Foggia 1920 SSD competes in Serie C, with the ambition of climbing categories and offering its passionate fanbase new joys and historic moments.
Tradition and pride are fundamental pillars of this centenary club.
The club has confirmed sending all necessary documentation to participate in the next Lega Pro championship. This step demonstrates its commitment to the city, and planning for the new sporting season is already underway.
On June 21, 2024, the appointments of Domenico Roma as the new sporting director and Massimo Brambilla as head coach were made official. Brambilla, with previous experience at Juventus NextGen, and Roma have signed contracts that bind them to the club until
The 'Rossoneri' team will begin its intensive preparation for the 2024-2025 season with daily double training sessions. These will take place at the facilities of the Stadio Comunale "Valentino Mazzola" in the town of San Giovanni in Fiore.
The 2024-2025 season was marked by notable instability at both board and technical levels. On March 31, 2025, president Nicola Canonico announced his "irrevocable resignation." Additionally, up to four coaches passed through the bench, including Ezio Capuano and Luciano Zauri, with Antonio Gentile finishing the season as interim.
An important meeting was held at Palazzo di Città to address the delicate situation and future of the club. The meeting was attended by sole administrator Bitetto and representatives of the judicial administration. Mayor María Aida Episcopo publicly expressed her hope that President Canonico would proceed with the outstanding payments to ensure the club's viability.
After a 2024-2025 season full of challenges and difficulties, Calcio Foggia 1920 managed to secure its place in Serie C. Survival materialized by defeating Messina by a narrow 1-0 in the second leg of the play-out, played at the Stadio Pino Zaccheria, with a decisive goal from former Foggia player Emmausso.
The National Federal Court has issued significant point penalties for Messina (14 points), Foggia's opponent in the recent playouts, and for Triestina (9 points). The hearing concerning Calcio Foggia 1920 has been postponed and will be held on June 19.
Forward Jacopo Murano will not continue at Foggia, as Crotone has decided to exercise the purchase option they had on the player.
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