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Parma Calcio 1913 is a professional football club based in Parma, in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Founded in 1913, the club achieved its most prominent results during the 1990s, winning three Coppa Italia titles, the 1993 European Cup Winners' Cup, and two UEFA Cups. After financial collapse and refoundation in 2015, Parma progressed through the Italian league system and retained the historical identity associated with its yellow and blue colors.
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What league does Parma currently play in?
Parma competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, having climbed back after a catastrophic fall. The club was refounded and had to restart from Serie D in the 2015–16 season following a bankruptcy, achieving three consecutive promotions to return to the top flight.
Who were Parma's star players during their 1990s golden era?
During their most successful period in the 1990s, Parma featured players like goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, defender Fabio Cannavaro, and forward Hernán Crespo. Other notable names included Lilian Thuram, Gianfranco Zola, and Faustino Asprilla.
What stadium does Parma play in?
Parma plays its home matches at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, a stadium in the city of Parma that has been the club's home since the 1920s. The ground has a capacity of around 27,000 spectators.
What caused Parma's financial collapse?
Parma's first financial crisis was linked to the 2003 collapse of Parmalat, the dairy company owned by Calisto Tanzi that had been the club's primary financial backer. After being re-founded, the club suffered a second bankruptcy in 2015, leading to relegation to Serie D.
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