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Club Atlético Lanús is an Argentinian football club founded in Lanús, Buenos Aires, in January 3, 1915.
In 1978, with debts for over $2 million US the club faced its worst crisis. But the support of its fans made it possible to come back to the Second division, and heal its debts. In 1978 the club had 2,000 members; in 1981 it had 10,000.
The club has also a professional basketball team playing in Argentine third division.
[edit] History of Divisions
- First Division: 1931~1949, 1951~1961, 1965~1970, 1972, 1977, 1991, 1993~
- Second Division: 1950(C), 1962~1964(C), 1971(C), 1973~1976(S), 1978, 1982~1990(S), 1992(C)
- Third Division: 1979~1981(C)
(C)hampion (S)econd place
[edit] Achievements
- CONMEBOL Cup 1996.
- Second Division Championship 1992
- Third Division Championship 1981
- Second Division Championship 1971
- Second Division Championship 1964
- Second Division Championship 1950
[edit] Current Squad
[edit] Notable Players
[edit] Coaches
- [[Miguel Angel Russo 1989-1993
- Patricio `Hernandez 1994
- Hector Cuper 1995-1997
- Oscár Garré 1997
- Mario Zanabria 1998
[edit] External links
Denis Caniza
