West Ham United

West Ham United is an English professional football club based in London, England. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C. and originally played at the Thames Ironworks Stadium in Canning Town. In 1900, the club was renamed as West Ham United F.C. and moved to the Boleyn Ground in Upton Park, where they played for over a century until 2016.

West Ham United has a storied history, with many ups and downs throughout their existence. The club has won three FA Cups (1964, 1975, 1980) and one European Cup Winners' Cup (1965). They have also had successful periods in the Second Division (now known as the EFL Championship), winning it twice in 1958 and 1981.

Some of the most notable players to have worn the claret and blue of West Ham United include Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Trevor Brooking, and Billy Bonds. These players were all key members of the England national team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. They are also considered legends of the club and have been honored with statues outside of the London Stadium, the club's current home.

In 2016, West Ham United moved to the London Stadium in Stratford, which was originally built for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The move was met with mixed reactions from fans, but the club continues to strive for success in their new home.

Currently, West Ham United is managed by David Moyes and has a strong team that includes players such as Mark Noble, Michail Antonio, and Fabian Balbuena. The club's fierce rivalry with fellow London club Tottenham Hotspur is always a highly anticipated match, known as the London derby.

Overall, West Ham United has a loyal fan base and a rich history in English football. The club continues to strive for success and aims to add more trophies to their collection in the years to come.