Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French professional football club based in the city of Montpellier. The team currently competes in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football, playing home matches at the Stade de la Mosson. Founded in 1919, the club's colors are blue and orange. Montpellier's greatest achievement came in 2012 when, against all odds, they won the Ligue 1 title under manager René Girard, with Olivier Giroud as the league's top scorer. That triumph remains a defining moment in French football history. After several seasons in the top flight, recent struggles led to relegation. Now in Ligue 2, the club is undergoing a rebuild with a mix of youth academy products and seasoned professionals, aiming for an immediate return to Ligue 1. The club is a central part of the sporting culture in the Occitanie region, supported by fans who remember the magic of 2012 and dream of its return.