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How to Pronounce Red Star Belgrade
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Meaning and Context
Red Star Belgrade, officially known as FK Crvena Zvezda, is a legendary Serbian football club founded on March 4, 1945, in the nation's capital. It stands as the most successful club in Serbian football history, boasting an unparalleled domestic record of numerous league titles and cups. The club's global reputation was cemented in 1991 when its iconic team, featuring talents like Dejan Savićević and Darko Pančev, won the European Cup, achieving the pinnacle of continental success. This victory, a cornerstone of Red Star Belgrade’s legacy, also led to an Intercontinental Cup triumph, solidifying its place among Europe's football elite. The club's intense rivalry with Partizan Belgrade, known as the "Eternal Derby," is one of the most passionate in world football. Playing its home matches at the renowned Rajko Mitić Stadium, affectionately called "Marakana," Red Star Belgrade is not merely a sports institution but a profound symbol of Serbian identity, sporting pride, and sporting culture, with a fervent and massive fan base known as the "Delije."
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
The primary alternative spelling is the Serbian Cyrillic: Црвена звезда. The most common transliteration from Cyrillic is "Crvena Zvezda," which directly translates to "Red Star." Common misspellings and typos often involve the English translation, resulting in errors like "Red Star Belgarde" (adding a 'd'), "Red Star Belgrad" (omitting the final 'e'), or "Red Star Beograd" (using the Serbian name for the city). Other frequent errors include conflating it with other "Red Star" clubs, leading to imprecise references like "Red Star Serbia" or simply "Red Star." When writing in English, "Red Star Belgrade" is the standard and preferred form, though "FK Crvena Zvezda" is also correct and often used in international contexts to distinguish the club.
Example Sentences
Any comprehensive history of European football must include the stunning 1991 European Cup victory of Red Star Belgrade.
The atmosphere inside the Rajko Mitić Stadium during an Eternal Derby against Partizan is considered among the most intimidating in world football.
Collecting memorabilia from Red Star Belgrade's treble-winning season is a passion for many of the Delije.
While several clubs have the nickname "Red Star," the prestige associated with Red Star Belgrade is unique due to its European triumph.
The club's academy continues to produce talented players who often move to top European leagues.
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