Brescia is an Italian soccer club based in the city of Brescia, Lombardy. The club was founded in 1911 and has a rich history in Italian football. Brescia has primarily competed in the lower divisions of Italian football, but has had several stints in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football. The club's home venue is the Stadio Mario Rigamonti, which has a capacity of around 16,000 spectators. Brescia's nickname is "Le Rondinelle," which translates to "The Little Swallows." This nickname is derived from the club's blue and white striped kit, which resembles the colors of a swallow. Brescia's major accomplishments include winning the Serie B title in the 1964-65 season and reaching the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia in the 1998-99 season.