Hertha Berlin, known as Die Alte Dame (The Old Lady), is a major German football club from the capital city, currently competing in the 2. Bundesliga following relegation. Their iconic home is the Olympiastadion Berlin. Founded in 1892, Hertha's colours are blue and white. The club's history is marked by periods of significant investment and subsequent struggle, with their last major honour being the DFB-Pokal in 2001 and 2002. A key, albeit turbulent, era was the late 2010s under investor Lars Windhorst, which saw high-profile signings but ultimately failed to establish the club as a consistent top-six Bundesliga side. The modern era is defined by the challenge of an immediate return to the top flight, with a squad blending experienced campaigners and promising talents. Hertha boasts one of Germany's largest and most loyal fanbases, known for creating a magnificent atmosphere in the vast Olympiastadion. Hertha Berlin remains a giant of German football, currently in a painful but determined rebuilding phase to restore its Bundesliga status.