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The 2017 Lebanese Elite Cup is the 20th edition of this football tournament in Lebanon. The competition started on 4 August through to the final on 20 August. This tournament included the six best teams from the 2016–17 Lebanese Premier League season. Group stage Group A Group B Final stage Semi finals ---- Final References {{2017 in Asian football (AFC) Lebanese Elite Cup seasons Elite In political and sociological theory, the elite (, from , to select or to sort out) are a small group of powerful or wealthy people who hold a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, political power, or skill in a group. Defined by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Nejmeh SC
Nejmeh Sporting Club () is a Association football, football club based in Manara, a neighbourhood in Ras Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the . The club was established in Beirut in 1945, and received its license in 1947. Nejmeh have won nine Lebanese Premier League titles, eight Lebanese FA Cup, Lebanese FA Cups, 12 Lebanese Elite Cup, Lebanese Elite Cups, and seven Lebanese Super Cup, Lebanese Super Cups. In Asia, Nejmeh were runners-up in the 2005 AFC Cup, where they lost to Al-Faisaly SC, Al-Faisaly of Jordan. Nejmeh is Sectarianism in Lebanon, primarily supported by the Lebanese Sunni Muslims, Sunni Muslim community with a minority of Lebanese Shia Muslims, Shiites and Lebanese Druze, Druzes, and shares a historic rivalry with fellow Beirut-based club Al Ansar FC, Ansar, known as the Beirut derby. The club's board is affiliated with the Future Movement political party and the Hariri family. History Nejmeh was founded in 1945 by the Lebanese Druze, Druze and Leb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhamdoun
Bhamdoun (), is a town in Lebanon from Beirut on the main road that leads to Damascus and in the suburbs of the main tourist city of Aley, lying at an altitude of above the Lamartine valley. Geography Two separate villages compose the town, ''Bhamdoun-el-mhatta'' (literally meaning "Bhamdoun the station") and ''Bhamdoun-el-day'aa'' ("Bhamdoun the village"). A railroad used to link Bhamdoun to Beirut with the train station being a prominent feature of the town for many years. The station and railroad were eventually abandoned when cars became more popular. History During the 1860 civil conflict in Mount Lebanon and Damascus, 1860 civil conflict in Mount Lebanon, the Druze spared the village of Bhamdun from attack, due to appeals of the resident American missionary to prevent violence. Tourism Before the Lebanese civil war, Bhamdoun was one of Lebanon's most renowned and favorite summer resorts. Today, the town has regained some of its past tourism industry as most of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidon
Sidon ( ) or better known as Saida ( ; ) is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean coast in the South Governorate, Lebanon, South Governorate, of which it is the capital. Tyre, Lebanon, Tyre, to the south, and the Lebanese capital of Beirut, to the north, are both about away. Sidon has a population of about 80,000 within the city limits, while its metropolitan area has more than a quarter-million inhabitants. Etymology The Phoenician language, Phoenician name (, ) probably meant "fishery" or "fishing town". It is mentioned in Papyrus Anastasi I as ''ḏjdwnꜣ''. It appears in Biblical Hebrew as () and in Classical Syriac, Syriac as (). This was hellenization, Hellenised as (), which was latinization of names, Latinised as and entered English in this form. The name appears in Classical Arabic as () and in Modern Standard Arabic, Modern Arabic as (). As a Colonia (Roman), Roman colony, it was notionally refounded and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saida Municipal Stadium
The Saida Municipal Stadium (), also known as the Martyr Rafic Hariri Stadium (), is a 22,600 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Sidon, Lebanon. The stadium was built in 1999 on the expanded grounds of the old stadium, as one of the venues to host matches during the 2000 AFC Asian Cup that was held in Lebanon Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south .... References External links StadiumDB images Football venues in Lebanon Sports venues in Lebanon Multi-purpose stadiums in Lebanon Buildings and structures in Sidon {{Lebanon-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nejmeh
Nejmeh Sporting Club () is a football club based in Manara, a neighbourhood in Ras Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the . The club was established in Beirut in 1945, and received its license in 1947. Nejmeh have won nine Lebanese Premier League titles, eight Lebanese FA Cups, 12 Lebanese Elite Cups, and seven Lebanese Super Cups. In Asia, Nejmeh were runners-up in the 2005 AFC Cup, where they lost to Al-Faisaly of Jordan. Nejmeh is primarily supported by the Sunni Muslim community with a minority of Shiites and Druzes, and shares a historic rivalry with fellow Beirut-based club Ansar, known as the Beirut derby. The club's board is affiliated with the Future Movement political party and the Hariri family. History Nejmeh was founded in 1945 by the Druze and Sunni communities from Ras Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, as an association football club, with Anis Radwan as their first president. This committee applied for a license at the Lebanese Government on 4 March 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tripoli, Lebanon
Tripoli ( ; , , ; , ; see #Names, below) is the largest and most important city in North Lebanon, northern Lebanon and the second-largest city in the country. Situated north of the capital Beirut, it is the capital of the North Governorate and the Tripoli District, Lebanon, Tripoli District. Tripoli overlooks the eastern Mediterranean Sea, and it is the northernmost seaport in Lebanon. The city is predominantly inhabited by Lebanese Sunni Muslims, Sunni Muslims, with smaller populations of Alawites in Lebanon, Alawites and Christianity in Lebanon, Christians, including Lebanese Maronite Christians, Maronites and Armenians in Lebanon, Armenians among others. The history of Tripoli dates back at least to the 14th century BC. It was called Athar by the Phoenicians, and later ''Tripolis'' by the Greeks, Greek settlers, whence the modern Arabic name ''Ṭarābulus'' derives. In the Arab world, Tripoli has been historically known as (), to distinguish it from Tripoli, Libya, its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tripoli Municipal Stadium
Tripoli Municipal Stadium (), also known as the Rashid Karami Municipal Stadium (), is a 10,000 capacity multi-use stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. Located near the city center, it is the home ground of AC Tripoli. History The public stadium was built by engineer Emil Khlat. It was inaugurated on 29 May 1960. It was rehabilitated to welcome Pan Arabic competitions, as well as Asian and International ones. The stadium remained operating with natural grass thanks to the efforts and dedication of Ahmad As-Sabbagh Abu Hilmi, former goalkeeper In many team sports that involve scoring goal (sport), goals, the goalkeeper (sometimes termed goaltender, netminder, GK, goalie, or keeper) is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by blocking or i ... and employee of the Tripoli municipality, setting it apart from other Lebanese stadiums, especially those with natural grass that stopped hosting sporting activities due to lack of maintenance. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassan Maatouk
Hassan Ali Maatouk (, ; born 10 August 1987) is a Lebanese professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward for club Al Ansar FC, Ansar. Known for his pace and technical skills, Maatouk is the Lebanon national football team, Lebanon national team's List of top international men's football goalscorers by country, all-time top goalscorer and most-capped player, Captain (association football), captaining the side from 2016 to 2024. Maatouk began his senior career at age 17 in 2004 with Al Ahed FC, Ahed in Lebanon, winning 12 trophies, including three league titles and three Lebanese FA Cup, FA Cups in seven years. In 2011, he moved to the UAE, playing for Ajman Club, Ajman, Emirates Club, Emirates, and Fujairah FC, Fujairah, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer with 56 goals. He returned to Lebanon in 2017, joining Nejmeh SC, Nejmeh where he won two Lebanese Elite Cups and was named Lebanese Premier League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bekaa Club
Shabab Baalbek Sport Club () is a football club based in Baalbek, Lebanon, that competes in the Founded in 1986 as Nabi Chit Sport Club (), the club was known as Bekaa Sport Club () between 2018 and 2020, and is primarily supported by the Shia Muslim community. History Nabi Chit Sport Club first played in the Lebanese Premier League in the 2014–15 season, after winning Group B of the 2013–14 Lebanese Second Division: they became the first team to represent the Beqaa Governorate in the first division. In 2018, the club changed their name to Bekaa SC; they were relegated back to the Second Division in 2019. In 2020, they changed their name back to Nabi Chit SC. The club changed its name to Shabab Baalbek SC on 7 June 2022. They were promoted to the first division for the first time, as Shabab Baalbek, after finishing second in the 2023–24 Lebanese Second Division season. Current squad Honours * Lebanese Second Division ** Winners (1): ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Ansar SC
Al Ansar Football Club () is a Association football, football club based in Tariq El Jdideh, a district in Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the . Formed in 1951, the club did not win its first Lebanese Premier League until 1988. They went on to set a world record by winning the league 11 seasons in a row. Ansar is the most successful club in the country, having won the Lebanese Premier League 14 times and the Lebanese FA Cup 15 times, both domestic records. They have also won the Lebanese Federation Cup twice, the Lebanese Elite Cup twice and the Lebanese Super Cup six times. Ansar's major rivalry is with Nejmeh SC, Nejmeh; dubbed the Beirut derby, it is the most anticipated game in Lebanon. The club is Sectarianism in Lebanon, primarily supported by the Lebanese Sunni Muslims, Sunni Muslim community; they had been funded by Rafic Hariri and Salim Diab until 2005. Nabil Badr has been the club's president and main patron since 2012. History Early history In 1948, a group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nejmeh SC
Nejmeh Sporting Club () is a Association football, football club based in Manara, a neighbourhood in Ras Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the . The club was established in Beirut in 1945, and received its license in 1947. Nejmeh have won nine Lebanese Premier League titles, eight Lebanese FA Cup, Lebanese FA Cups, 12 Lebanese Elite Cup, Lebanese Elite Cups, and seven Lebanese Super Cup, Lebanese Super Cups. In Asia, Nejmeh were runners-up in the 2005 AFC Cup, where they lost to Al-Faisaly SC, Al-Faisaly of Jordan. Nejmeh is Sectarianism in Lebanon, primarily supported by the Lebanese Sunni Muslims, Sunni Muslim community with a minority of Lebanese Shia Muslims, Shiites and Lebanese Druze, Druzes, and shares a historic rivalry with fellow Beirut-based club Al Ansar FC, Ansar, known as the Beirut derby. The club's board is affiliated with the Future Movement political party and the Hariri family. History Nejmeh was founded in 1945 by the Lebanese Druze, Druze and Leb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beirut Municipal Stadium
Beirut Municipal Stadium () is an 18,000-capacity multi-purpose stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently mostly used for football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kick (football), kicking a football (ball), ball to score a goal (sports), goal. Unqualified, football (word), the word ''football'' generally means the form of football t ... matches. History The stadium was built by the French colonials in 1935. DPHB played at the inaugural game of the stadium, with players such as Camille Cordahi and Joseph Nalbandian. References Football venues in Beirut Rugby league stadiums in Lebanon Buildings and structures in Beirut Sport in Beirut Multi-purpose stadiums in Lebanon Sports venues completed in 1935 {{Lebanon-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
