Hellas Verona FC

Founded in 1903, Hellas Verona FC represents the city of Verona within Italy's Veneto region. The club occupies a singular position in Serie A history as the only team from a non-regional capital to win the top-flight title since the league reorganized in 1929. This achievement occurred during the 1984–85 season under manager Osvaldo Bagnoli, when the squad known as The Golden Boys secured the Scudetto.

The organization currently competes in Serie B for the 2026–27 campaign following their relegation from the premier division on May 2, 2026. Home matches take place at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, which holds approximately 39,211 spectators. Construction plans announced in September 2026 task Gensler with redesigning the facility to modernize the venue. [edit]

The club reached two Coppa Italia finals and participated in European competitions like the UEFA Cup during their successful period. Managerial changes have been frequent throughout the decades, with figures such as Maurizio Sarri, Gian Piero Ventura, Fabio Grosso, Eusebio Di Francesco, Igor Tudor, Marco Baroni, Paolo Zanetti, and Paolo Sammarco holding the role alongside Osvaldo Bagnoli.

Rivalries define much of the local identity, particularly the Derby della Scala against Chievo Verona. Fan engagement remains strong with over 326,000 Facebook likes and nearly 650,000 YouTube subscribers as of late 2026. The official slogan Campioni d'Italia 1984/85 appears regularly on digital channels to honor the historic title. [edit]