ÉF Reims-Champagne explained

Équipe Fédérale Reims-Champagne was a French football club located in Reims, France.

History

During World War II in 1943, new so-called Federal (EF) teams were created at the request of the Vichy France government. These brought together professional players from D1 clubs.^[1] ÉF Reims-Champagne made it to the 1944 Coupe de France Final, where they lost 4–0 to EF Nancy-Lorraine.^[2] The Federal teams were dismantled after that season, and professional clubs reinstated.

Colours and badge

Reims-Champagne's kits were blue with a white stripe on the chest.

Honours

• Coupe de France
  • Runners-up: 1943-44

Notes and References

1. Web site: French Cup. The cancellation of the 2020-2021 edition would be a first. 1 December 2020. Archyde.
2. Web site: Saison 1943/1944 Coupe de France. www.pari-et-gagne.com.