History of Bologna FC 1909 in Timeline
October 1909: Club Founding and Appointments
On 3 October 1909, Bologna was founded with Carlo Sandoni as sponsor and general manager, Louis Rauch as president, Guido Della Valle as vice-president, Enrico Penaglia as secretary, Sergio Lampronti as cashier, and Emilio Arnstein and Leone Vincenzi appointed as councilmen.
1909: List of Bologna Chairmen
Here is a complete list of Bologna chairmen from 1909 until the present day.
1909: Bologna Founded
In 1909, Bologna was founded and became a founding member of Serie A.
1909: Holding Company Name
Under the new ownership of which BFC 1909 Lux Spv S.A. of Luxemburg is an intermediate holding company, Bologna was promoted back to Serie A in 2015.
March 1910: First Ever Game
On 20 March 1910, Bologna played their first ever game, winning 9–1 against Virtus.
1919: Semi-Finals of Northern Italian Competition
In 1919, Bologna reached the semi-finals of the Northern Italian competition.
1920: List of Bologna Managers and Trainers
From 1920 onwards, here is a chronological list of Bologna managers and trainers.
1923: Runner-Up in Northern League Finals
In 1923, Bologna reached the Northern League finals, finishing as runner-up to Genoa, who became the eventual national champions.
1924: Northern and National League Champions
In 1924, Bologna became Northern and National League champions for the first time, defeating Genoa CFC in a hard-fought final marred by crowd troubles.
1927: Move to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
In 1927, Bologna began playing their matches at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, which is the tenth-largest stadium by capacity in Serie A.
1928: Second Italian Championship
In 1928, Bologna won their second Italian championship, solidifying their presence in Italian football before Serie A was instated the following year.
1940: Scudetto Win During Wartime
In 1940, Bologna secured another Scudetto victory during World War II.
1963: League Title Before Win
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Bologna floated in the league, until they regained the league title in 1963-64.
1964: Last League Title
By 1964, Bologna had relinquished its league dominance, marking the last time the club won a league title to date.
1964: Last Serie A Championship
In 1964, Bologna won their last Serie A championship, bringing the club's total to seven.
1964: UEFA Champions League Berth
In the 2023-24 season, Bologna secured a UEFA Champions League berth for the first time since 1964-65.
1974: First Title Since 1974
On 14 May 2025, Bologna won their third Coppa Italia—their first since 1974.
1981: Relegation from Serie A
Starting in the 1981–82 season, Bologna began to decline and were relegated from Serie A.
1988: Return to Serie A
In 1988, after four years in Serie B, Bologna returned to Serie A for the 1988–89 season.
2004: Relegation After Playoff Loss
In 2004, Bologna was relegated from Serie A after losing to Parma in the playoffs.
2005: Poor Start to Season
In 2005, Bologna had a poor start to the season, leading to the sacking of coach Renzo Ulivieri.
2005: Team Sold and Manager Sacked
In 2005, Giuseppe Gazzoni Frascara sold the team to Alfredo Cazzola; later that year Renzo Ulivieri was sacked and replaced by Andrea Mandorlini.
March 2006: Andrea Mandorlini Fired
On 5 March 2006, Andrea Mandorlini was fired due to his inability to improve Bologna's position in the Serie B table.
April 2007: Renzo Ulivieri Fired
On 14 April 2007, Renzo Ulivieri was fired as head coach of Bologna.
November 2008: Daniele Arrigoni Sacked
On 3 November 2008, Daniele Arrigoni was sacked after a 5–1 loss to Cagliari and replaced by Siniša Mihajlović as the new boss.
February 2009: Dedication of Curva Bulgarelli
On 21 February 2009, the curva Bulgarelli (Bulgarelli stand), was dedicated to player Giacomo Bulgarelli.
April 2009: Giuseppe Papadopulo Appointed Manager
On 14 April 2009, Giuseppe Papadopulo was appointed as the new manager of Bologna.
2009: Financial Issues
In 2009, Bologna played in Serie A for the 65th time, escaping relegation despite financial issues.
June 2010: Club Takeover Completed
In June 2010, the Menarini family sold the club to Sergio Porcedda.
August 2010: Franco Colomba Sacked
On 29 August 2010, Franco Colomba was sacked as head coach, despite surviving relegation in the 2009-10 season, because of skepticism of the team.
December 2010: Club Acquired by Bologna 2010 Consortium
On 23 December 2010, the Bologna 2010 consortium, led by Giovanni Consorte and Massimo Zanetti, acquired the club from Sergio Porcedda after he failed to pay wages.
2010: Shareholder Information
From 7 April 2011, Albano Guaraldi became the second largest shareholder behind the outgoing Zanetti.
January 2011: Resignation of Massimo Zanetti and Luca Baraldi
On 21 January 2011, Massimo Zanetti and Luca Baraldi resigned from their positions, only 28 days after taking them.
April 2011: Albano Guaraldi Became Chairman
On 7 April 2011, Albano Guaraldi became the new chairman of Bologna after the resignation of Pavignani.
2013: Relegation to Serie B
In the 2013–14 season, Bologna was relegated to Serie B.
October 2014: Sale of Club to BFC 1909 Lux SPV
On 15 October 2014, the board of directors ratified the sale of the club to BFC 1909 Lux SPV, with Joe Tacopina becoming the new club chairman.
November 2014: Joey Saputo Succeeded Tacopina
On 17 November 2014, Joey Saputo became the chairman of Bologna.
2015: Promotion to Serie A
In 2015, Bologna was promoted back to Serie A under new ownership.
2018: Finished 10th in Serie A
In the 2018–19 Serie A season, Bologna finished in 10th position.
September 2022: Thiago Motta Named Head Coach
On 12 September 2022, Thiago Motta was named as the head coach of Bologna.
2023: Ninth Place Finish
In 2023, Bologna concluded the season in 9th place, accruing 54 points, which set a new record for the team.
2024: New Coach
Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Vincenzo Italiano was named as the new coach.
May 2025: Coppa Italia Win
On 14 May 2025, Bologna won their third Coppa Italia—their first since 1974—after defeating Milan 1–0 in the final.
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