Arsene Wenger(French Arsne Wenger; October 22, 1949, Strasbourg) - French football coach of German origin, who has been working with the London Arsenal since 1996. Considered one of the greatest coaches in history.
Education
Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Strasbourg (1974), has a Master's degree in Economics. He speaks (in addition to his native French, as well as the Alsatian dialect) five languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.
football player
In his youth, his idol was Raymond Kopa. He made his debut as a central defender in the amateur team Mutzig. He signed his first professional contract at the age of 24 with the 2nd division club Mulhouse, continued his career at the 3rd division club Pierrot Vauban from Strasbourg. At the highest level, he played for Strasbourg, having spent only 12 matches in 3 seasons. In the 1978/79 season, he received the title of champion of France, and also entered the field in one match of the UEFA Cup.
Trainer
In 1981-1994 he was engaged in coaching in France: he was the coach of the Strasbourg youth team (1981-1983), assistant coach at Cannes (1983-1984). In 1984-1987 he was the head coach of Nancy, in 1987-1994 he was the head coach of Monaco. Under the leadership of Wenger in the 1987/88 season, Monaco became the champion of France, and in 1992 - the owner of silver medals, in 1989 - the finalist of the French Cup, in 1991 - the owner of the French Cup, in 1992 - the finalist of the Cup Winners' Cup.
In 1995-1996, he coached the Nagoya Grampus Eight club (Nagoya, Japan), which in the 1995/1996 season won the Emperor's Cup and the J-League Cup. At the end of this season, he was recognized as the best coach in Japan.
Arsenal head coach
Since 1996 - head coach of the Arsenal club (England). Under him, the club became the champion of England (seasons 1997/98, 2001/02, 2003/04), the owner of the Cup (1997/98, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2004/05, 2013/14, 2014/15) and the Super Cup England (1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015), Champions League finalist (2006), UEFA Cup finalist (2000).
Having headed Arsenal, he created a team of specialists specifically dealing with the issues of functional training of football players. Each player received an individual program of training and recovery procedures. A special diet was also developed for each football player. These measures contributed to the achievement of high results by the club. In addition, Wenger is known for his active and successful selection policy - with him, Arsenal actively acquires young players who then become "stars".
In England, he is called "The Professor". The first foreign manager in England (i.e. a non-UK coach) whose club won the national championship. The first foreign coach in England who managed to make a "golden double" - to win both the championship and the Cup in one season. The first foreign coach, recognized in this country as the "coach of the year". In 2001, he resigned from the post of coach of the French national team, wanting to continue working with Arsenal.
Under Wenger, Arsenal finally became one of the leading clubs in Europe, regularly playing in the playoffs of the Champions League, and in the Premier League never dropped below fourth place. In the 2003/2004 championship season, Arsenal achieved a unique achievement, having not lost a single match in the championship (of the clubs in the leading European championships, only Juventus in the 21st century could achieve such a result in the 21st century in 2012). Arsenal's game under Wenger is characterized by bright, open and attacking football.
Enjoys great confidence of the fans, in connection with which the phrase "Arsene knows" ("Arsen knows") is common.
In the 1998/99 season, he won the Fair play prize (“Fair Play”) for refusing to win the cup match with Sheffield. Then one of the Sheffield players was injured, after which his partner knocked the ball over the touchline to interrupt the game and allow the player to receive medical attention. According to the unspoken "gentlemen's rules", the Arsenal players were supposed to give the ball to the opponent in this case, but instead they kept the ball and scored a goal, which was not contrary to the rules. As a result, Arsenal won with a score of 2: 1 (this goal was decisive). Arsene Wenger called for a replay of the match. In the new match, Arsenal won again with the same score.
Announced his return to big football. From the moment he sensationally left the London Arsenal, a little less than six months have passed. The 68-year-old specialist will return to the coaching bridge on January 1. At the same time, it is not known which club Wenger will lead.
“In my 22 years at Arsenal, I have gained a lot of experience at various levels. I have offers from everywhere. Clubs, teams, possibly Japan. I will return to work on January 1st. I am rested and ready to work. Where? I do not know yet",
- quotes the French specialist Sky Sports.
Recall that on April 20 this year, Wenger announced his departure from Arsenal, which he led since 1996. During his 22 years with the London club, he won the English Premier League three times and also won the FA Cup and Super Cup seven times. In recent years, Wenger has been heavily criticized by fans.
“After careful consideration and after discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to retire at the end of the season. I am grateful to have had the honor of serving the club for so many memorable years. I encourage our fans to stand behind the team to finish on top. So that all Arsenal fans take care of the club's values. My love and support forever,” Wenger said in a statement.
Arsenal's last season under the legendary coach ended extremely unsuccessfully: the Gunners finished sixth in the English Championship standings and failed to qualify for the Champions League for the second time in a row.
After his April announcement of his departure, Wenger, despite a large number of offers from other clubs, expressed his intention to take an extended pause in his coaching career.
“I get offers, and more than I expected! But I do not consider any proposals and do not analyze. I want to work well until the last day of the contract. And then I’ll rest a bit, and then I’ll think about where I should go, ”Wenger said.
The media reported that PSG and the Japanese national team were among those who allegedly got in touch with the French coach with a specific proposal. At the same time, according to ESPN, the Parisians planned to appoint Wenger not to the post of head coach of the team, but to the position of sports director.
In the Japanese national team, the Frenchman was seen as a replacement for Akira Nishino, with whom the Land of the Rising Sun team reached the 1/8 final stage at the 2018 World Championship, held this summer in Russia. However, instead of Wenger, the Japanese team was headed by Hajime Moriyasu, who combines the position of coach of the Japan youth team under 23 years old.
It is noteworthy that Wenger himself already had experience in the Far East. In the 1995/96 season, he was the head coach of the Nagoya Grampus and in his first and only year of work, he won two trophies: the Emperor's Cup and the Japanese Super Cup.
However, we can say with confidence that a team from Europe is more likely to become Wenger's new club. At least the 68-year-old Frenchman himself expressed an exceptional desire to lead a "big club with ambition."
“I don’t know what will happen, but I am standing in front of a blank page and I have to write the next chapter. I'm not very good at just enjoying life and lying on the beach. What team would you like to lead? Big club with ambitions. I want the fans to say: “My team is playing today. Perhaps I will see something special, ”the French specialist beIN Sports quotes.
According to the German publication Bild, Wenger is on the list of coaches who can replace the Croatian specialist at Bayern Munich. The current German champions are in a crisis situation this season and occupy only sixth place in the Bundesliga standings, four points behind league leaders Borussia Dortmund.
Also recently, the famous agent reported that Arsene had offers from the leading clubs of the Russian Premier League, and he was interested in a possible continuation of his career in our country.
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Education
football player
Education
Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Strasbourg (1974), has a PhD in Economics. Speaks six languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese.
football player
In his youth, his idols were Raymond Kopa, then Pele. He made his debut as a central defender in the amateur team "Mützig" (AS Mutzig). He signed his first professional contract at the age of 24 with the 2nd division club FC Mulhouse, continued his career at the 3rd division club Pierrot Vauban from Strasbourg (AS Pierrots Vauban Strasbourg). At the highest level, he played for Strasbourg (RC Strasbourg), having spent only 12 matches in 3 seasons. In the 1978/1979 season, he received the title of champion of France, and also entered the field in one match of the UEFA Cup.
Trainer
In 1981-1994 he was engaged in coaching in France: he was the coach of the Strasbourg youth team (1981-1983), assistant coach at Cannes (AS Cannes, 1983-1984). In 1984-1987 he was the head coach of AS Nancy-Lorraine, in 1987-1994 he was the head coach of AS Monaco. In the 1987/1988 season, Monaco became the champion of France, and in 1992 - the owner of silver medals, in 1989 - the finalist of the French Cup, in 1991 - the owner of the French Cup, in 1992 - the finalist of the Cup Winners' Cup.
In 1995-1996, he coached the Nagoya Grampus Eight club (Nagoya, Japan), which in the 1995/1996 season won the Emperor's Cup and the J-League Cup. At the end of this season, he was recognized as the best coach in Japan.
Arsenal head coach
Since 1996 - head coach of the Arsenal club (England). Under him, the club became the champion of England (seasons 1997/1998, 2001/2002, 2003/2004), the owner of the FA Cup (1997/1998, 2001/2002, 2002/2003, 2004/2005), the owner of the FA Super Cup (1998/1999, 1999/2000, 2002/2003, 2004/2005), Champions League finalist (2005/2006), UEFA Cup finalist (1999/2000).
Heading " Arsenal”, created a team of specialists specifically dealing with the issues of functional training of football players. Each player received an individual program of training and recovery procedures. A special diet was also developed for each football player. These measures contributed to the achievement of high results by the club. He is known for his active and successful selection policy - under him, Arsenal actively acquires young football players, who then become "stars".
In England, he is called "The Professor". First foreign coach in England whose club won the national championship. The only foreign coach in England (that is, a coach not from the UK) who managed to make a "golden double" - to win both the championship and the Cup in one season. The first foreign coach, recognized in this country as the "coach of the year". In 2001, he resigned as coach of the French national team, wanting to continue working with " Arsenal».
Enjoys great confidence of the fans, in connection with which the phrase "Arsene knows" ("Arsen knows") is common.
In the 1998/1999 season, he won the Fair play prize (“Fair Play”) for refusing to win the cup match with Sheffield. Then one of the Sheffield players was injured, after which his partner knocked the ball over the sideline to interrupt the game and allow the player to receive medical attention. According to the "tacit" gentlemen's rules, the Arsenal players should have given the ball to the opponent in this case, but instead they kept the ball and scored a goal, which was not contrary to the rules. As a result, Arsenal won with a score of 2: 1 (this goal was decisive). Arsene Wenger called for a replay of the match. In the new match, Arsenal won again with the same score.
Interview with Arsene Wenger taken by a special correspondent of the magazine Sportobzor. Ru by Sergey Sokolov, is preceded by a detailed description of this coach:
A man with the face of an English lord, who has unquestioned authority among all who know him, in a word - an attractive personality. He does not run away from questions, but tries to find answers to them, no matter what it costs him. He knows how to initiate thought. In England, Wenger has developed excellent relations with the press, and she is always on his side, since he himself is always ready to support her. He knows perfectly well what he wants, and therefore quickly settled down on English soil. In coaching, he does not hold insight and even cunning. In addition, he has excellent endurance and patience. He "produces" new stars such as Nicolas Anelka, Thierry Henry, Emmanuel Petit, Patrick Vieira, Silvinho, Van Persie, Eboue, Fabregas. He just helps them find their place on the field and teaches them to understand and "read" the game. Wenger allows his charges the necessary freedom within the framework of a common task. And his philosophy is bearing fruit. To make sure of this, just look into the office where the club's trophies are displayed.
When it became known about the official appointment of Arsene Wenger as the first foreign coach of Arsenal, it was not shock news. At that time, the information had already leaked out. Then Wenger coached the Japanese “Nagoya Grampus Eight” and, although his club agreed to let his mentor go, it happened at the height of the season, so no one wanted to announce it publicly before the end of the Japanese championship. However, the journalists found out everything and the information appeared in the newspapers long before Peter Hill-Wood made official confirmation. Over the annual tea party at the shareholder meeting, Hill-Vood was asked "why can't he name the new coach." The president of Arsenal replied that he was bound by a contract with another club, but the guarantees had already been received. When asked "from whom the guarantees came," he answered innocently, "Nagoya Grampus Eight." Ouch!
The general mood of the fans was reflected in the press headline: "Arsen Who?". Johan Cruyff and Bobby Robson were considered as potential candidates, but the preferences of the fans were on the side of Cruyff. This was hardly surprising, since at that time the name of Wenger was little known to the general public in the British Kingdom. Most fans have heard of him on the news when Glenn Hoddle
stated that he would like to see Wenger as head coach of the English team (Arsen refused),
and a vague recollection of George Weah dedicating his World Player of the Year award to a quiet, intelligent Frenchman. But Wenger managed to impress fans even before his official arrival in London thanks to the acquisition of a young compatriot.
On September 16, 1996, the Gunners played Sheffield Wednesday at Highbury in the Premier League.
Patrick Vieira came on as a substitute, giving most fans their first glimpse of Milan's 20-year-old reserve, who was paid £3.5m. And he did not disappoint. By the end of the game, Vieira showed everyone that Arsenal had acquired the midfielder they were missing. Fans agreed after the match that if Wenger was able to fix the problem in midfield before he arrived, then maybe he should be given a chance.
Earning the respect of the players was the next goal. In his book Addicted, Tony Adams admits that Venegre's first impressions were far from brilliant. But the "new" Adams was willing to give him a chance, especially after Arsen listened to his thoughts with respect. Although Wenger wanted to change the formation of his predecessor Bruce Rioja, which had 3 central defenders for a defensive four, after Adams explained to him that this was convenient, Wenger decided to keep the tactical formations until the end of the season. Great solution. Wenger had already started a revolution at the club, and he needed to find common ground with the players, at least on the pitch.
Even before the arrival of the French coach, rumors began to creep. Absolutely groundless duck said that Wenger is a pedophile. Arsen kept his personal life secret, which naturally gave rise to various rumors, and the English press inflated this misinformation about the Frenchman without going into details. The situation came to a head when a certain radio host repeated the gossip on his show and also said he had photos to prove it. Later, this DJ was forced to retract his words, saying that the photos were pure fake. However, the rumor has already turned into negative consequences - Wenger came under pressure from the press.
The Gunners press service advised the French coach not to comment on the rumors, but that was not his style. The journalists were stationed near Highbury, waiting for events to unfold, when Wenger suddenly appeared on the steps of the main entrance. The reporters expected at least a rebuttal and no doubt hoped for tomorrow's juicy headlines, but the journalists weren't prepared for what happened. Perhaps this was the last thing they could expect at all, because instead of denying all the rumors, Arsen arranged an interrogation for them! Arsen asked what the rumors were and also asked to repeat them in front of the witnesses. He even offered to print any rumor they had. The reporters were at a loss as to what was going on, and aside from the pathetic statements that were still heard from the fans of some clubs, the matter was settled. Wenger won his first victory in the battle with the English press, which realized that an absolutely extraordinary person had appeared in England.
Among other things, one should ask the question: why was the radio host not brought to justice? After all, he quite openly declared that he had photographs of child pornography, which is a serious crime. Many people called the police about this statement, but no action was taken due to insufficient evidence.
Wenger overcame the press, and began to take over the players. Paul Merson spoke about the incredible faith that the coach instilled in the team. Arsenal played lively, enjoying it. And this happened despite
that the tactics of George Graham were used! The Gunners finished the season in third place (behind Newcastle only on goal difference), earning the right to play in the UEFA Cup qualifying round. "Arsenal" could get into the Champions League, if not for the incident that occurred in the match with "Blackburn". The Arsenal players kicked the ball out of bounds in order to help the opposing player. When play resumed, the ball was thrown to Winterburn, but instead of letting him take it, Chris Sutton went into the tackle and earned a corner from which Blackburn equalized and deprived the Gunners of their chance to try their hand at the Champions League.
Wenger's first full season started off with a pretty hefty number of transfers. New additions include Luis Boa Morte, Gilles Grimandi, Alex Manninger, Emmanuel Petit, Matthew Upson, Mark Overmars and Christopher Wre (as well as Nicolas Anelka, who joined Arsenal last season). The dressing room was vacated by Bartram, Kivomia, Helder, and fan favorite Paul Merson (following Dickov, Hartson, Hillier and Morrow, who left last season). Wenger's revolution has begun.
Arsenal started the '97/98 season in brilliant form and the incredible faith that Merson spoke of carried over into the Highbury stands. The team played confidently and none other than Dennis Bergkamp achieved unheard of success by taking the first three places in the "Goal of the Month" nomination for September. Also in September, Ian Wright became Arsenal's all-time leading scorer (breaking Cliff Bastin's record) in a home game against Bolton. Ironically, the player who scored so many amazing goals hit his record-breaking goal from three yards. What happened was what happened regularly in Wenger's early years: November was a bust. And by the time we were crushed by Blackburn at Highbury in December things weren't looking good at the club. Tony Adams, in particular, played quite unsuccessfully due to the injuries that haunted him. However, after this game, an event occurred that changed the course of the season. Firstly (according to the tradition that goes back to the time of Herbert Chapman), an open and honest gathering of the team took place. Defenders felt that the change to the 4-4-2 format favored by Wenger left the defense too open. As a result of this, it was decided that the central midfielders (Vieira and Petit) should provide their support to the defensive formations. The second event was the decision of Tony Adams to leave football for the reason that the eternal captain of Arsenal no longer considers himself a player who can be relied on on the field due to numerous injuries. Adams and Wenger had a lengthy conversation, during which Arsène suggested sending Tony to the south of France for rest and treatment.
A reborn Adams returned to action from France in the midst of a superb Manchester United streak. Some bookmakers have already started paying out money for betting on the Red Devils to win the Premier League. But between 31 January and 3 May, Arsenal conceded just 2 goals in 14 games (losing only 2 points) in a streak that included a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. This finishing spurt gave Arsenal the title with 2 games left in the season. The title was won in a tense home game against Everton (4-0), in which the 4th goal scored said more about Wenger's Arsenal than any journalist: Steve Bould picked up the ball in the middle of the field and sent it to a player who broke through the entire defense. It was Tony Adams! Taking the ball to his chest, he sent a one-touch round with his left foot past the goalkeeper, before he had time to react. "Vengerball" has begun.
But the season was not over yet - a trip to Wembley was coming. On May 15, the Gunners were to face Newcastle in the FA Cup final. "Arsenal" quite easily won a 2-0 victory, embodying a complete game advantage. In Wenger's first full season, the team scored a golden double and the future seemed bright.
The summer began with the departure of Ian Wright and the acquisition of Nelson Vivas. In the months that followed, Freddie Ljungberg and Nwankwo Kanu joined the club. It was a season that promised a lot, but in the end brought nothing. "Arsenal" and "MJ", going toe to toe, was to meet in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Result of tough matches
was decided in extra time in the replay and not in favor of the Gunners. The Red Devils were lucky and won the Premier League by one point.
One incident that caused a lot of talk happened in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Highbury against Sheffield United. The Gunners seemed to have forgotten about the existence of the principle of fair play and, in front of the astonished rivals, Nwankwo Kanu, instead of giving the ball away, scored the winning goal. The anger of Steve Bruce (then Blades coach) is hard to put into words, he even called on his players to leave the field. Arsenal won 2-1, but unexpectedly, right after the final whistle, Wenger approached David Deina and before the players had time to change, Arsenal offered a replay despite
victory. Later that evening, the FA accepted the request and 10 days later the Gunners beat Sheffield 2-1 in fair play.
Summer passed under the sign of the Anelka saga. The £500,000 transfer from Paris Saint-Germain suddenly felt miserable at Arsenal and wanted to leave the club that had made him a rising star. In essence, shyness and a clear lack of emotions on the field could not help Anelka replace the legendary Wright in the hearts of the fans. Perhaps this was the reason for the bad attitude towards Nicolas from the press. The Frenchman asked the management for a transfer, but was refused. Offended by the club, Anelka and his brothers began to negotiate on the side. Initially, Anelka decided to move to the camp of the Roman Lazio, but later changed his mind in favor of Real Madrid. The young French forward even delivered an ultimatum to the Arsenal bosses: Real Madrid or the court. Dane saw no other way but to sell the obstinate Frenchman. So for 23.5 million pounds, Nicolas moved to Madrid. Good profit. However, journalists did not hesitate to say that the offer from Lazio was larger - the Italians were ready to part with 30 million. But even here Dane was more agile. In the contract with Real Madrid there was a clause according to which Arsenal received 50% of the profit if the player was resold in the next 3 years. Already a season later, the new Anelka saga brought the London club more than 10 million.
In the summer, veteran Steve Bould also left the team, albeit with much less controversy. Martin Keown had already replaced him in the first team at that time. It was a sad moment for many of Arsenal's midfielders, marking the beginning of the end of the club's superb defensive line.
Part of Anelka's deal was Davor Šuker's move to Arsenal. However, the transfer was not as successful as expected. Plus, Wenger managed to sign the young Frenchman Thierry Henry from Juventus. Once upon a time, it was under the leadership of Arsene that Thierry played a striker at Monaco. In this role saw his French coach and Arsenal.
At first, Thierry had a hard time adjusting to his new role. Frankly, some fans considered his transfer a waste of money. In a difficult season for Arsenal, Henry scored 26 goals and became the top scorer. Since then, he has become stronger and stronger, and now few people do not include him in the list of the best forwards on the planet.
The transfer of Anelka on the eve of the season significantly ruined Wenger's plans, but this was not the only problem. A bunch of central midfielders Vieira / Petit did not show the result that was expected from her due to regular injuries and suspensions. In addition, Petit constantly treated his knee. The team finished the championship in the 2nd position, but the gap from the 1st place was 18 points. In the UEFA Cup final, Arsenal showed an absolutely inexpressive game, and the events on the streets of Copenhagen struck the entire world community with their cruelty. In the semi-final match, Galatasaray fans fatally injured two English Leeds fans. The British could not leave this incident unpunished and arrived at the final to take revenge.
In the summer, Barcelona acquired Overmars and Petit for a huge amount and in a short time, and Arsenal bought Robert Pires for less money from under the nose of Real Madrid. Also, the club was replenished by Sylvain Wiltord and the Brazilian Edu.
The first phase of the Wenger Revolution was completed.
Childhood and youth of Arsene Wenger:
After graduating from school, Arsen entered the University of Strasbourg, where he successfully studied at the Faculty of Engineering, and later graduated from the magistracy and became a doctor of economic sciences. He combined his studies with playing in amateur football teams, from 1963 to 69 he played for the youth team of Duttlenheim. Young Wenger always strived for organization and knowledge, so by the age of 24 he spoke 6 languages, including his native French.
The success of the novice football player Arsene Wenger
Arsen's debut took place as part of an amateur football team called Mützig, for which he played from 1969 to 1973. At 24, he was offered to join the Mulhouse club, in which Wenger stayed for 2 years. Between 1975 and 1978 he was a member of the Pierrot Vauban team.
Arsen reached the peak of his football career as a player at the Stasburg club, where he stayed from 1978 to 81. During this period, the team with the participation of Wenger won the title of champion of France, and Arsene also had the honor to enter the field in the fight for the UEFA Cup.
Actually, this was the end of Arsene Wenger's career as a football player, because. he always felt that coaching was his calling. (See also about)
Arsene Wenger is an internationally recognized coach
Wenger's coaching career began in 1981. This year he became the coach of the Strasbourg youth team and was its coach until 1983. In the period from 1983 to 84, Arsene became an assistant coach at the Cannes club.
1984 brought Wenger a coaching job at Nancy, where he stayed until 1987.
The turning point for the better in the life of the Wenger occurred at the moment when Arsene became the coach of the Monaco football club, where Wenger was able to prove himself as a talented and professional coach to the maximum. Thanks to him, the team became the champion of France, and in 1991 he led them to victory for the French Cup. In addition, the team has repeatedly become finalists in various competitions. Wenger was the coach of Monaco until 1994.
But Arsene Wenger's real high point came with the arrival of Arsenal in 1996. Perhaps it was the consonance of his name and the name of the team that influenced the fact that this particular club became the most favorite for the coach. On the instructions of Arsene Wenger, a personal training system was developed for each member of the team, as well as a special course of diet and nutrition. This contributed to the energy of the players and excellent composure in matches. Arsene Wenger has become one of the best foreign managers of all time at Arsenal, leading the team to the title and becoming England's best manager on more than one occasion. In 2001, Wenger received an offer to become the head coach of the French football team, but he refused, since he found his soul in Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger was a favorite of the public and football fans for his wisdom and professionalism, he was even given the nickname "Professor".
In the period from 1998 to 1999, A. Wenger was awarded the "Fair Game" award. For a long time he was the ambassador of Castrol and the developer. Wenger was also remembered by many for his dashing rivalry with, with whom he constantly fought for the championship in English football. On this basis, scandals and incidents have always occurred around the two geniuses, due to which the yellow press was full of various exclusive headlines, and Arsen himself periodically received a reprimand and fines. Wenger won a real victory over Ferguson when he topped the ranking of the best football coaches of the early 21st century. And he experienced a real fiasco when the best Arsenal player Robin van Percy moved to "".
pictured Arsene Wenger and Andrey Arshavin
Merits to the team and trophies brought by the team during Wenger's coaching period; three times became champions of England, 6 times won the FA Cup, 6 times the Super Cup of England, 2006 - Arsenal enters the Champions League final, 2000 - finalists of the UEFA Cup.
