About Genoa CFC

Genoa Cricket and Football Club is the oldest football club in Italy, founded in 1893 in the city of Genoa. Originally established as a cricket and athletics club, it soon developed a football section that became dominant. The club played a key role in the early development of Italian football and was among the founders of the Italian Football Federation.

Genoa was the dominant force in the earliest Italian championships, winning the first official title in 1898 and securing several more in the following years. In total, the club has won nine Italian championships, most of them before the modern Serie A era. These early successes made Genoa one of the most important teams in the formative period of Italian football.

Although the club’s greatest achievements came in the early 20th century, Genoa has remained an important part of Italian football history. It has experienced periods of decline, including relegations and financial difficulties, but has also returned to the top division multiple times. Today, Genoa is respected for its historical legacy and its role as a pioneer of football in Italy.