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Wikipedia - Stjarnan men's football
The Stjarnan men's football team is the men's football department of the Ungmennafélagið Stjarnan multi-sport club. It is based in Garðabær, Iceland, and currently plays in the Besta deild karla, the top-tier men's football league in Iceland.
History
The association was founded in 1960. The men's division played in 1980 in the first Icelandic League (then Landsbankadeild) and managed the 2000 promotion again to the highest Icelandic league. In 2008 men's reached the summit and thus to play in Úrvalsdeild since 2009.
The club gained worldwide fame when their elaborate goal celebrations, including highly choreographed depictions of landing a fish, diving, a human toilet, a human bicycle, and a Rambo shooting spree, were published widely across the Internet and football television shows.
On October 4, 2014 Stjarnan won their first ever Úrvalsdeild karla title. Stjarnan went through the season unbeaten in the league and equalled the point record of 52 points.
In the 2014–15 Europa League, they reached the play-off rounds after beating Scottish club Motherwell and Polish team Lech Poznań, before Italian giants Inter Milan denied them a place in the group stages.
On 18 April 2019, Stjarnan won the Super Cup for the second time in its history, beating Valur 6-5 in penalties.
The team is known for their attacking style of play and their ability to score goals. They have a strong fan base and are supported by passionate fans who create a lively atmosphere at their matches.
Stjarnan has won multiple Icelandic league titles and domestic cups, establishing themselves as a dominant force in Icelandic football. They have also competed in European competitions, showcasing their talent on an international stage.
The team's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a star, reflecting their name which means "star" in Icelandic. Stjarnan is a respected and competitive team in Icelandic football, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.