Anorthosis Famagusta FC have played in the second division and the first one which had participated in the Champions League Group Stages. The club was founded in Famagusta on 30 January 1911. After the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the occupation of Famagusta by the Turkish army, Anorthosis was relocated to Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium in Larnaca and because of the occupation of Famagusta Anorthosis is one of those clubs that are known as the "refugee" clubs. Anorthosis' original home stadium in Famagusta, G.S.E. (Gymnastic Club Evagoras), has been abandoned since 1974 and is in poor condition. Ammochostos, or better Varoshi, around
Anorthosis Famagusta FC in European football next day swept Larnaca airport deifying their "fallen hero" of Bucharest. Uefa Cup 1992–93: In 1992–93 the team participated again in the UEFA Cup. Dreams dashed any discrimination on hearing the draw that brought us face to face with the Other "Old Lady" the famous Juventus. With giants from the world of world football like Roberto Baggio, Vialli, Ravanelli, Cashiragi, Peruzzi, Torriceli, Moller, Julio Cesar, Kohler and under the guidance of Trapatoni subsequent holder of the trophy summarily whacked Anorthosis defeating them 6–1 in Turin and 0–4 at the Antonis Papadopoulos. The titular goal of Anorthosis noted Ketsbaia and coach