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US Sassuolo Calcio is a professional football club from Sassuolo, in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Founded in 1920, the club made its Serie A debut in 2013 after rising through the Italian league system. Sassuolo qualified for the UEFA Europa League in 2016, giving it its first appearance in a major European club competition. The entry is relevant to followers of Italian football and the club's modern rise from the lower divisions.
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When was US Sassuolo Calcio founded?
The club's official history dates its foundation to July 17, 1920, when it was affiliated with the Italian Football Federation. Sassuolo is based in Emilia-Romagna. [Official Sassuolo history](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/club/our-history/from-the-origins/)
When did Sassuolo first reach Serie A?
Sassuolo made its Serie A debut in 2013 after rising through Italy's lower divisions. That promotion marked a major step for a club from the small city of Sassuolo.
How did Sassuolo qualify for the Europa League?
The club finished sixth in Serie A in the 2015-16 season and consequently made its European debut in the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League. UEFA described that qualification as a landmark in Sassuolo's rapid rise. [UEFA club history](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/022d-0e94703b9c2e-f33fc15bce1d-1000--ten-claims-to-fame-sassuolo/)
What are Sassuolo's colors and nickname?
Sassuolo wears black and green, which gives the team its Italian nickname Neroverdi. Singer-songwriter Nek also wrote the club anthem titled Neroverdi.
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