About Racing Club de France

Racing Club de France Football is a historic French football club based in Colombes, a suburb of Paris. Founded in 1896 as the football section of the larger Racing Club de France sports association (created in 1882), it is one of the oldest football institutions in the country. The club is known for its traditional sky-blue and white colors and has played an important role in the early development of French football.

During its golden era, Racing was one of the strongest teams in France. It won the French championship in the 1935–36 season and secured several Coupe de France titles, especially in the 1930s and 1940s. The club was also a founding member of professional football in France and produced many notable players who contributed to both club and national team success.

After the mid-20th century, the club’s performance declined due to financial instability, reorganizations, and relegations. Despite attempts to revive its status, including investment projects in the 1980s, Racing never returned to its former elite level. Today, it competes in the lower divisions of French football while maintaining its identity as one of the country’s historic clubs.