Who founded Atlas F.C. and when was the club established?
Alfonso Cortina and Juan José Lico Cortina founded Atlas F.C. in August 1916 at a bar in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Questions about Atlas F.C.
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the origin of the red and black colors used by Atlas F.C.?
The club chose red and black to mimic the uniform of Ampleforth College where founders studied, with red representing the blood of St Lawrence and black symbolizing his martyrdom.
When did Atlas F.C. win its first league title after a seventy-year drought?
Atlas F.C. ended a seventy-year drought on the 12th of December 2021 by defeating Club León via penalties 4, 3 at Estadio Jalisco.
Which stadium serves as the home ground for Atlas F.C. and when was it constructed?
Estadio Jalisco serves as the home ground for Atlas F.C. and was constructed on the 31st of January 1960.
How many FIFA World Cup matches did Estadio Jalisco host during the 1970 tournament?
During the 1970 FIFA World Cup the venue hosted eight games including six group stage matches plus two quarter and semi-finals.