Vålerenga Fotball
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Vålerenga Fotball (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈvôːɽɛŋɑ] ⓘ) is a Norwegian association football club from Oslo and a part of the multi-sport club Vålerengens IF. The club currently competes in the Norwegian first division after being relegated from the Eliteserien in 2023. Founded in 1913, the club is named after the neighbourhood of Vålerenga. Vålerenga's home ground is Intility Arena, located in Valle-Hovin. Vålerenga are five-time league champions and four-time Norwegian Football Cup champions, having last won the league in 2005 and the cup in 2008. Vålerenga is generally considered to be the largest football club in Oslo. It is especially known for its supporters, which are among the best and most loyal in Norwegian football.
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Full name | Vålerenga Fotball | ||
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Nickname(s) | Enga Bohemene (The Bohemians) De kongeblå (The Royal Blues) St. Hallvards menn (St. Hallvard’s Men) | ||
Short name | VIF | ||
Founded | 29 July 1913; 110 years ago (1913-07-29) | ||
Ground | Intility Arena Valle Hovin, Oslo | ||
Capacity | 16,555[1] | ||
Chairman | Thor Gjermund Eriksen | ||
Head coach | Geir Bakke | ||
League | Norwegian First Division | ||
2023 | Eliteserien, 14th of 16 (relegated) | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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