Hertha BSC Berlin

Hertha BSC Berlin is a professional football club located in the capital city of Germany, Berlin. The club was founded in 1892 and is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in the country. They are known for their blue and white striped jerseys, which have been their traditional colors since the club's inception.

The club's home ground is the Olympiastadion Berlin, a historic and iconic stadium that was built for the 1936 Summer Olympics. Hertha BSC Berlin has been playing their home matches at this stadium since 1963. The stadium has a capacity of over 74,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Germany.

Hertha BSC Berlin has a rich history, having won the German Championship twice, in 1930 and 1931. They were also runners-up in the DFB-Pokal in 1977 and 1979. The club's most successful period was in the 1990s, when they won the 2. Bundesliga title in 1990 and then achieved promotion to the Bundesliga in 1997.

The club's most notable player in recent years is Sami Khedira, who started his career at Hertha BSC Berlin before moving on to play for top clubs such as Real Madrid and Juventus. Other famous players who have played for the club include Marcelinho, Per Mertesacker, and Marko Pantelic.

Hertha BSC Berlin has a fierce rivalry with 1. FC Union Berlin, another football club from the city. The matches between these two clubs are known as the Berlin derby and are always highly anticipated by fans. The rivalry intensified in 2019 when both teams played in the Bundesliga for the first time.

The club's motto is "Wir sind Hertha, aber ihr seid Berlin" which translates to "We are Hertha, but you are Berlin". This motto reflects the pride and connection that the club has with the city of Berlin and its people.

Despite some ups and downs in their history, Hertha BSC Berlin remains a beloved and respected football club in Germany. Their loyal fan base and strong presence in the Bundesliga make them a force to be reckoned with in the world of football.