Before the first-ever World Cup trophy was named after him, Jules Rimet was a young sports enthusiast who, in 1897, founded the Étoile Rouge club in a humble café in the 7th arrondissement. His dream was revolutionary: to use football as a means to break down social barriers and bring people together. An idealism that he carried all the way to the top of FIFA, where he spearheaded the creation of the very first World Cup in 1930.
While Red Star now excites Saint-Ouen, it mainly serves as the guardian of a history often overlooked by those under twenty (and many others). Established at the dawn of the 20th century, in 1897, it ranks as one of the oldest football clubs in the Paris region still active today. Based in northern Paris since 1909, Red Star has witnessed the decades without ever renouncing its identity, nor abandoning its name — a nickname allegedly given by Jules Rimet’s English governess as a tribute to a line of passenger ships.
But the soul of this club goes far beyond sports statistics; it's etched into the very concrete of Stade Bauer. This legendary stadium bears the name of a resistance doctor executed in 1942, symbolizing a club that has always stood for commitment. On the field as well, heroism has left its mark: that of Rino Della Negra, a brilliant forward and member of the Manouchian group, who joined the armed resistance before being executed by the occupiers. His last thoughts were for his teammates: "Send my regards and farewell to all of Red Star".
Today, stepping into Bauer means walking in the footsteps of legends.
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Location
Bauer Stadium
92 Rue du Dr Bauer
93400 Saint Ouen
Official website
www.redstar.fr
