AS Saint-Étienne is one of the most storied clubs in French football, based in the city of Saint-Étienne and currently competing in Ligue 2. The club, whose full name is Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire, plays its home matches at the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, known as "Le Chaudron" (The Cauldron). Founded in 1919, the team is famous for its green shirts, white shorts, and red socks, and is owned by the holding company ASSE Loisirs. The head coach is leading a project to return the club to its former glory. Saint-Étienne's history is legendary, formed by employees of a local grocery chain. The club's peak era was the 1960s and 1970s, when they won ten French Division 1 titles, most recently in 1981, and were a force in European competition, reaching the 1976 European Cup Final. That period was defined by stars like Michel Platini and a thrilling attacking style. The modern era has been turbulent, with relegation to Ligue 2 in 2022 marking a historic low, but the club retains a massive support base and a squad with the quality to challenge for promotion. The team culture is unparalleled in France, with some of the most passionate fans in the country creating an electrifying atmosphere. Les Verts remain a giant of the French game, determined to rise again.