{"teamLineUps":{"team_a":{"formation":"4-2-3-1","team":{"id":49667,"name":"West Ham United FC","short_name":"West Ham","tla_name":"WHU","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"West Ham United Football Club","founded":1895,"colors":"Claret,Sky Blue","nicknames":"The Hammers,The Irons","createdAt":"2024-11-04T12:40:27.926Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T14:08:27.132Z","website":"http://www.whufc.com","address":"Green Street, Upton Park","address_city":"Newham, Borough of London","address_zip":"E13 9AZ","locale":"en","stb_id":"west-ham-united-fc","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## West Ham: all about the football team\n\n**West Ham United** is a team from **London** that **doesn't chase the big headlines** but always stays in the game. Founded in **1895** as a **football club of shipyard workers**, it grew over the years into a full-fledged participant in the **Premier League and European Cups**.\n\nThe club has **its history**, its traditions, its heroes — and even **its own song**, which everyone who has been to a match at least once knows. They **do not promise mountains of gold** here, but **honestly work in the field**. And this is **West Ham's greatest asset**.\n\n> \"West Ham are a team that proves that true strength lies in tradition and character.\"\n","sporting_achievements":"## West Ham history\n\nAt first it was just **a team of factory workers** who were going to chase the ball after the shift. But over time, the matter became serious. In **1900** the club changed its name to the one it bears today. **West Ham** played in the **lower divisions** for a long time until it made its way to the **Higher League**, where it began to gain momentum.\n\n**The very first **FA Cup final** for **West Ham** was in **1923** - the one that went down in history as the **\"white final\"** because of the crowd at **Wembley**. Then the team lost, but it was already talked about.\n\n**In the 60s** the club really opened up. The players of **West Ham** — **Moore, Hurst, Peters** — were **the basis of the England team**, which won the **World Cup in 1966**.\n\n> \"Then there were different periods. There were years in the First Division, there were also in the Championship. But West Ham always came back.\"\n\n**In the 2000s**, the team found a new rhythm — **building itself from the bottom up**. In **2016** it moved from good old **Upton Park** to a new arena — **London Stadium**. And in **2023** it won the European Cup — the **UEFA Conference League**. This is not just a trophy, but **proof that the path was the right one**.\n","club_identity":"## West Ham Stadium\n\n**London Stadium** is the current home of **West Ham**. A large arena built for the **2012 Olympics** and later converted into a **football stadium**. There are more than **60,000 seats**, and it is one of **the largest venues in the country**. Located in **Stratford** — the new center of London, it is convenient to get there by train and underground.\n\n**Until 2016**, the club played at **Upton Park** — an old, cozy, slightly cramped, but **home stadium**. Many fans **miss that atmosphere**. It was **close, loud, in its own way**. But the new arena is a **different level**, more spectators, more opportunities.\n\n> \"At the London Stadium, the team plays with confidence. There have already been victories against the top teams here, and it was here that West Ham won the matches that led them to the Conference League final.\"\n\n## West Ham achievements\n\n**West Ham** doesn't have a shelf full of trophies, but the ones there are **not random**:\n\n* The team won the FA Cup three times — in 1964, 1975 and 1980.\n* In **1965** she won the **Cup of Cups** — it was the **first international trophy**.\n* In **2023**, **West Ham** reminded of itself again — won the **UEFA Conference League**, beating **Fiorentina** in the final. It wasn't just a win, it was **the culmination of years of team building**.\n\n**In different years**, the club played in the **League Cup finals**, reached the **Eurocup quarterfinals**, and was in the **top 6 of the championship** several times. It is a **stable club** that sometimes rolls down but **always comes back up**.\n","current_status_and_future":"## West Ham famous players\n\nEven those who have never watched football have heard of **Bobby Moore**. He is the **symbol of West Ham** and the captain of the national team that won the **World Cup**. Next to him is **Jeff Hurst**, who scored **three goals** in that final. And **Martin Peters**, another hero of that lineup.\n\n**In recent times** the club played **Joe Cole, Trevor Sinclair, Carlton Cole**, as well as **Frank Lampard** - it was at **West Ham** that he started his career. **Mark Noble** is another important image. He did not play in the top teams, but he was **the heart of the team for more than 15 years**.\n\n> \"Of the latter is Declan Rice, who became a captain and a real leader until he joined Arsenal.\"\n\n**Jarrod Boen**, who scored the **winning goal in the Conference League Final**, also became a **fan favorite**.\n\n## West Ham interesting facts\n\n* **West Ham Anthem** is the song **\"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles\"**. It is sung before every match, and the stands launch **soap bubbles**. It looks childish, but in fact it is a **strong tradition**. It is about **hope, about faith in the best**, even when it is difficult.\n\n* The club is nicknamed **\"hammer breakers\"** — in honor of its **working class origin**. 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West Ham: all about the football team

West Ham United is a team from London that doesn't chase the big headlines but always stays in the game. Founded in 1895 as a football club of shipyard workers, it grew over the years into a full-fledged participant in the Premier League and European Cups.

The club has its history, its traditions, its heroes — and even its own song, which everyone who has been to a match at least once knows. They do not promise mountains of gold here, but honestly work in the field. And this is West Ham's greatest asset.

\n
\"West Ham are a team that proves that true strength lies in tradition and character.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

West Ham history

At first it was just a team of factory workers who were going to chase the ball after the shift. But over time, the matter became serious. In 1900 the club changed its name to the one it bears today. West Ham played in the lower divisions for a long time until it made its way to the Higher League, where it began to gain momentum.

**The very first FA Cup final for West Ham was in 1923 - the one that went down in history as the \"white final\" because of the crowd at Wembley. Then the team lost, but it was already talked about.

In the 60s the club really opened up. The players of West Ham — Moore, Hurst, Peters — were the basis of the England team, which won the World Cup in 1966.

\n
\"Then there were different periods. There were years in the First Division, there were also in the Championship. But West Ham always came back.\"
\n

In the 2000s, the team found a new rhythm — building itself from the bottom up. In 2016 it moved from good old Upton Park to a new arena — London Stadium. And in 2023 it won the European Cup — the UEFA Conference League. This is not just a trophy, but proof that the path was the right one.

\n","club_identity_html":"

West Ham Stadium

London Stadium is the current home of West Ham. A large arena built for the 2012 Olympics and later converted into a football stadium. There are more than 60,000 seats, and it is one of the largest venues in the country. Located in Stratford — the new center of London, it is convenient to get there by train and underground.

Until 2016, the club played at Upton Park — an old, cozy, slightly cramped, but home stadium. Many fans miss that atmosphere. It was close, loud, in its own way. But the new arena is a different level, more spectators, more opportunities.

\n
\"At the London Stadium, the team plays with confidence. There have already been victories against the top teams here, and it was here that West Ham won the matches that led them to the Conference League final.\"
\n

West Ham achievements

West Ham doesn't have a shelf full of trophies, but the ones there are not random:

The team won the FA Cup three times — in 1964, 1975 and 1980.
In 1965 she won the Cup of Cups — it was the first international trophy.
In 2023, West Ham reminded of itself again — won the UEFA Conference League, beating Fiorentina in the final. It wasn't just a win, it was the culmination of years of team building.

In different years, the club played in the League Cup finals, reached the Eurocup quarterfinals, and was in the top 6 of the championship several times. It is a stable club that sometimes rolls down but always comes back up.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

West Ham famous players

Even those who have never watched football have heard of Bobby Moore. He is the symbol of West Ham and the captain of the national team that won the World Cup. Next to him is Jeff Hurst, who scored three goals in that final. And Martin Peters, another hero of that lineup.

In recent times the club played Joe Cole, Trevor Sinclair, Carlton Cole, as well as Frank Lampard - it was at West Ham that he started his career. Mark Noble is another important image. He did not play in the top teams, but he was the heart of the team for more than 15 years.

\n
\"Of the latter is Declan Rice, who became a captain and a real leader until he joined Arsenal.\"
\n

Jarrod Boen, who scored the winning goal in the Conference League Final, also became a fan favorite.

West Ham interesting facts

West Ham Anthem is the song \"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles\". It is sung before every match, and the stands launch soap bubbles. It looks childish, but in fact it is a strong tradition. It is about hope, about faith in the best, even when it is difficult.
\n
The club is nicknamed \"hammer breakers\" — in honor of its working class origin. These symbols have remained on the emblem until today.
\n

\n
\"West Ham is not ashamed of its roots - on the contrary, it is proud of them.\"
\n

It is worth noting that West Ham remains a unique example of how a club can maintain its identity in modern football. Will the team be able to consolidate their European ambitions? One thing is certain — the London Stadium spirit and the Hammer traditions make West Ham a special place where work ethic meets football dreams and every victory is earned by honest work. This is a club that proves that real power is not in money, but in character and dedication.

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But even in that period, the club began to form **its stubbornness** — the ability to withstand setbacks and bounce back.\n\nIn the **20th century**, the team played in the **second division** several times, and in the early **70s** it entered the **elite** for the first time. It was difficult to stay there: **relegation, return, relegation** — all this became part of the **club's DNA**. And despite this, **Pelas** did not dissolve.\n\nThe period in the **80s and 90s** was an important stage. The club then reached the **1990 FA Cup Final**, where they lost to **Manchester United** only after a replay. There were seasons in the **Premier League**, but also moments when the team teetered on the brink of **bankruptcy**.\n\n**Pelas** was not immediately relegated, as many expected. On the contrary, the team **established itself**, began to play **aggressively**, with pressure, sometimes even **inconvenient for the giants**. 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Crystal Palace: Club Overview

Crystal Palace is a football club that doesn't stand out, but doesn't allow itself to be forgotten. It's easy to underestimate him, but even easier to admire the way he lives, plays and holds his own in the Premier League despite all the challenges. Founded in 1905 in South London, the club is named after the Glass Pavilion that stood in Hyde Park.

Today, Palace is no longer just a district team, but a full-fledged part of English elite football. Without gloss, without pathos, but with character.

\n
\"Crystal Palace is a club that knows how to survive among the strongest, staying true to itself.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Crystal Palace history

The first years of Palace were similar to the stories of hundreds of other English teams: local tournaments, amateur squads, lack of much recognition. But even in that period, the club began to form its stubbornness — the ability to withstand setbacks and bounce back.

In the 20th century, the team played in the second division several times, and in the early 70s it entered the elite for the first time. It was difficult to stay there: relegation, return, relegation — all this became part of the club's DNA. And despite this, Pelas did not dissolve.

The period in the 80s and 90s was an important stage. The club then reached the 1990 FA Cup Final, where they lost to Manchester United only after a replay. There were seasons in the Premier League, but also moments when the team teetered on the brink of bankruptcy.

Pelas was not immediately relegated, as many expected. On the contrary, the team established itself, began to play aggressively, with pressure, sometimes even inconvenient for the giants. Since then, the club has held a place in the Premier League and proves every time: he is not here by chance.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Crystal Palace stadium

Selhurst Park is one of the most atmospheric stadiums in London. Opened in 1924, it is not the most modern, but it has what many giants lack: sincerity. They don't just watch football here — they live it here.

Holds just over 25k spectators and that's enough to create a loud, dense noise that keeps the team in the game even when the power is low. The most famous grandstand — the \"Holmesdale Stand\" — is the heart of the arena. This is where the most support, the most songs and the most faith come from.

The stadium is tucked away in a residential area, with narrow streets and houses nearby. And this adds charm: at Selhurst football is really in the palm of your hand. Here, everything is at arm's length — the field, the players, and even emotions.

\n
\"Selhurst Park is a place where football is felt in every cell.\"
\n

Crystal Palace achievements

There are no big trophies in Crystal Palace, but there are important milestones:

1990 — FA Cup final, defeat of Manchester United in replay.
2013 — victory in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, return to the Premier League.
The highest place in the Premier League is 10th.

The main achievement of the club is stability and presence at the highest level, despite limited resources.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Crystal Palace famous players

Wilfried Zaa is a member of the club, a symbol of the team, a technical and charismatic leader.
Julian Speroni is a legendary goalkeeper, more than 10 years at the club.
Jason Puncheon, Milei Jediniak, Scott Dunn — players who helped maintain stability.
Today's stars are Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, young talents with huge potential.

\n
\"Pelas doesn't buy big names — it grows character.\"
\n

Crystal Palace interesting facts

One of the few clubs whose stadium is located right in a residential area.
The name of the club is associated with the exhibition building \"Crystal Palace\" in south London.
The club has a real mascot eagle named Kyla who flies over the pitch before some matches.

It's worth noting that Crystal Palace is a club with character that knows how to stand up to the favourites while staying true to its roots. His story is about struggle, endurance and real football.

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