Sporting Mertzig

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Sporting Mertzig
Full nameSporting Club Mertzig
Nickname(s)Mertzig
Founded1949
GroundStade Jos Becker [1]
Capacity1,500
LeagueLuxembourg National Division [2]
Website Club website

Sporting Mertzig [3] is a Luxembourgish football club based in Mertzig. The club was founded in 1949 and currently competes in the Luxembourg National Division, the top tier of Luxembourgish football. [4]

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History

Sporting Mertzig was established in 1949 and has since become one of the prominent football clubs in Luxembourg. The club has a rich history and has achieved success at various levels of Luxembourgish football.

In recent years, Sporting Mertzig has been a regular participant in the Luxembourg National Division, the highest level of domestic football in the country. The club has also competed in the Luxembourg Cup, the premier domestic cup competition. [5] [6]

Stadium

Sporting Mertzig plays its home matches at the Stade Jos Becker, located in Mertzig. The stadium has a seating capacity of 1,500 spectators. It provides a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for the fans to support their team during matches. [7]

Rivalries

Sporting Mertzig has developed local rivalries with other clubs in the region. Matches against these teams often generate significant interest and excitement among the fans. These rivalries add to the competitive nature of football in Luxembourg.

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References

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  2. "Sporting Mertzig live score, schedule & player stats | Sofascore".
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  4. "FC Sporting Mertzig".
  5. "Luxembourg National Division official website".
  6. "Luxembourg Cup official website".
  7. "Stade Jos Becker on World Stadium Database".