Saint Etienne is a French soccer club with a rich history and notable achievements. Founded in 1919, the club is based in the city of Saint-Étienne and plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, which has a capacity of over 42,000 spectators. The club is commonly known as "Les Verts" (The Greens) due to their traditional green home kit. Saint Etienne enjoyed their most successful period in the 1960s and 1970s, winning a record ten Ligue 1 titles during that time. They also reached the final of the European Cup in 1976, narrowly losing to Bayern Munich. The club has also won six Coupe de France titles and three Coupe de la Ligue titles. Saint Etienne's success during this era was largely attributed to their strong team spirit, disciplined defensive organization, and effective counter-attacking style of play. The club's achievements have cemented their status as one of the most successful and respected clubs in French football history.