Lens is a French soccer club with a rich history and notable achievements. Founded in 1906, the club is based in the city of Lens, in the Hauts-de-France region. Lens has a strong fan base and plays its home matches at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, which has a capacity of over 38,000 spectators. The club's nickname is "Les Sang et Or" (The Blood and Gold), which refers to their traditional red and yellow team colors. Lens has had success in both domestic and European competitions, winning the French Ligue 1 title in the 1997-1998 season and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 2000-2001. The club has a reputation for developing young talent and has produced several notable players over the years.