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Association: Österreichischer Fußball-Bund Founded: 1904 Joined FIFA: 1907 Confederation: UEFA Colors: White, Black The Game: Fußball The Country: Österreich
Official Website: oefb.at Description: Austria twice reached the World Cup semifinals, first in the 1930s under the guidance of legendary coach Hugo Meisl, and second in the 1950s led by legendary player Ernst Happel. Austria were also pioneers of professional football in continental European football and also a driving force in the Mitropa Cup, a tournament for the best clubs in Central Europe. It can be seen as a precursor to the European Cup. Unfortunately they have had relatively little major success since. The league is traditionally dominated by the two Vienna giants, Austria and Rapid though provincial clubs from Salzburg and Innsbruck have won a number of titles in recent years. The league is sponsored by T-Mobile, a German telecommunications company. The cup is sponsored by Stiegl, an Austrian brewery.
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