SC Bastia, based in the Corsican city of Bastia, competes in French Ligue 2 and plays its home matches at the Stade Armand Cesari. The club's full name is Sporting Club de Bastia, and it was founded in 1905. The team's colors are blue and white, and they are known as *I Turchini* (The Blues). Historically, Bastia has been a proud representative of Corsican football, enjoying its peak in the 1970s and early 1980s. During that golden era, led by players like Claude Papi, the club reached the final of the UEFA Cup in 1978, losing narrowly to PSV Eindhoven, and also won the Coupe de France in 1981. The modern era has seen the club navigate between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, with recent seasons focused on re-establishing themselves as a stable second-division side with ambitions for promotion. The fan base is famously passionate, creating an intimidating atmosphere at the Armand Cesari, especially for visiting mainland teams. Bastia remains a club with a rich history and a distinct island identity in French football.