FC Union Berlin or Union Berlin, is a professional German football club in Kopenick, Berlin.
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24 Facts About Union Berlin
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FC Union Berlin was used by two football clubs that shared a common origin as FC Olympia Oberschoneweide, founded in 1906 in Oberschoneweide, which at that time was a suburb of Berlin.
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FC Union Berlin was founded during the reorganization of East German football in December 1965 and January 1966, when ten dedicated football clubs were created.
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FC Union Berlin was allegedly founded on the initiative of the powerful Herbert Warnke.
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FC Union Berlin was established in the middle of one of the largest industrial centers in East Germany.
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FC Union Berlin was the only football club not playing in the DDR-Oberliga at the time of its founding.
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FC Union Berlin was state-funded and all club decisions had to be reported to the all-powerful central sports agency DTSB.
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FC Union Berlin was the state-owned combine VVB Hochspannungsgerate und Kabel, which implemented its support through VEB Kabelwerk Oberspree, VEB Transformatorenwerk Oberschoneweide and other local state-owned enterprises.
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FC Union Berlin developed a bitter rivalry with BFC Dynamo, which was supported by the Stasi.
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Union Berlin became the first Bundesliga club from the former East Berlin and the fifth from the former East Germany, after Dynamo Dresden, Hansa Rostock, VfB Leipzig and Energie Cottbus.
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When Union Berlin won promotion to the DDR-Oberliga in 1966, the stadium soon needed to be expanded.
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FC Union Berlin is recognized as one of Europe's "cult" clubs, based on many unique fan and club initiatives over the last two decades.
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FC Union Berlin was known for a rivalry with BFC Dynamo, which was reputedly affiliated with the powerful state security service of East Germany .
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Union Berlin was supported by the regional district administration of the governing SED party and sponsored by local state-owned enterprises.
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Supporters of Union Berlin cultivated the image of their club as the eternal underdog that was firmly rooted in the working class.
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For some supporters of Union Berlin, the dissident reputation is a legend that was created after Die Wende.
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On 2 November 2019, Union Berlin faced Hertha at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, in the first clash between the clubs in the top flight of German football.
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Union Berlin holds rivalries with Hansa Rostock, Dynamo Dresden, and Magdeburg dating back to when the teams used to compete in the DDR-Oberliga.
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In 2011, Union Berlin ran adverts against the investment of the club whilst cancelling a pre-season friendly with the club.
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On 21 September 2014, Union Berlin fans staged a silent protest for the first 15 minutes of a 2.
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Union Berlin is well known for its Christmas traditions celebrated in their home stadium.
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In 2003 the yearly Union Berlin Weihnachtssingen started as an unofficial gathering to which just 89 fans showed up.
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Union Berlin furs Leben is a 2014 documentary film that showcases the supporters passion for 1.
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FC Union Berlin is sponsored by around 300 private and corporate partners.
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