Shabab El-Bourj
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Shabab El Bourj Sporting Club (Arabic: نادي شباب البرج الرياضي, lit. 'Youth of the Tower Sporting Club') is a football club based in Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the Lebanese Third Division. The club was founded in 1967 as Al Irshad SC, and changed their name to Shabab El Bourj SC in 2017.
History
Founded in 1967 as Al Irshad SC, the club changed their name to Shabab El Bourj SC in 2017. They were promoted to the Lebanese Premier League for the first time under their new name in 2019, after gaining back to back promotions from the Fourth Division. They became the first Lebanese team to achieve this feat.
Following Shabab Bourj's failure to comply to FIFA's request for them to compensate former player Lorougnon Christ Remi, and rumours of a merger with Safa, the club withdrew from the league. On 30 May 2022, the LFA announced that Shabab Bourj were fined £L12.5 million, were relegated to the Second Division, and that all of their matches in the championship round were voided. Shabab Bourj eventually withdrew from the Second Division in 2022–23, and were relegated to the Third Division.
Shabab El-Bourj has a strong roster of talented players who have represented Lebanon at the national level. They have a reputation for playing an attacking style of football, with quick passing and creative playmaking.
The team's home matches are played at the Bourj El-Barajneh Stadium, located in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The stadium is known for its lively atmosphere and enthusiastic supporters who come out in full force to cheer on their team.
Shabab El-Bourj has a strong tradition of developing young talent and promoting local players from their youth academy. They have a dedicated coaching staff who work tirelessly to improve the team's performance and achieve success in domestic and international competitions.
Overall, Shabab El-Bourj is a respected and competitive team in Lebanese football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.