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Wikipedia - Racing Club Beirut
Racing Club (Arabic: نادي الراسينغ), known as Racing Beirut or simply Racing, is a football club based in Achrafieh, a district in Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the Lebanese Premier League. They play their home matches at the Fouad Chehab Stadium and are primarily supported by the Christian community.
Racing Beirut won the Lebanese Premier League three times, the Lebanese Challenge Cup twice, and the Lebanese Second Division four times. They also finished runners-up in the Lebanese FA Cup twice.
History
Early history
The club was founded in 1934 by several locals from the Achrafieh and Gemmayzeh districts of Beirut, Lebanon. The club's name is inspired from French football club Racing Paris, who the club's presidents supported. Racing played five years in the Lebanese Second Division, and got its first promotion to the Lebanese Premier League in 1940.
In 1953, Albert Kheir was elected as the club's president. He sought to heighten the club's status in the country, by buying 20-year-old Joseph Abou Murad from Intissar Chayyah, Said Haidar from Al Nahda, and Yuguslavian coach Ljubiša Broćić.
Racing Beirut played international friendly games against a variety of famous clubs and selections during the 1970s, including one against the Brazil national under-23 team.
Recent history
The match between Ahed and Racing Beirut in the first matchday of the 2023–24 Lebanese Premier League, on 6 August 2023, was the first to test the use of video assistant referee (VAR).
The team's colors are red and white, and their home matches are played at the Beirut Municipal Stadium. Racing Beirut has a strong roster of talented players, both local and international, who bring skill and determination to the field.
Racing Beirut has a reputation for playing an attacking style of football, with a focus on quick passing and fluid movement. Their matches are always exciting to watch, as they strive to outplay their opponents and secure victories.
Off the field, Racing Beirut is actively involved in community outreach programs and charitable initiatives, demonstrating their commitment to making a positive impact in Lebanon. With a proud history and a bright future ahead, Racing Beirut continues to be a beloved and respected team in Lebanese soccer.