As one of the most popular sports in the
world, it is no surprise that Football has turned its stadiums and cities into
popular tourist destinations. In this article, we explore some of the most
beautiful football stadiums in the world:
San Siro
The San Siro, located in Milan,
Italy, is home to two of Italy's most famous football clubs, Inter-Milan and AC Milan. With
a stadium capacity of over 75,000 people, it has been the site of many matches,
including the 1934 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, the 1965 European Cup Final, and
the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final.
Camp Nou
Camp Nou is the home of the Spanish team,
FC Barcelona. The stadium
has a capacity of over 99,000 people and is the largest stadium in Europe. Camp
Nou was initially built in 1957 and has been renovated several times since
then. The stadium has hosted many important matches, including the 1972 UEFA
European Championship Final, the 1992 Summer Olympics Football Final, and the
1999 UEFA Champions League Final.
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium, located in London, has a capacity of over 90,000 people and is
the largest stadium in the United Kingdom. Wembley Stadium was originally built
in 1923 but was demolished in 2002 and rebuilt in 2007. The new stadium has
hosted many important football matches, including the 2012 UEFA European
Championship Final, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Final, and the 2018 FIFA
World Cup Final.
Old Trafford
Old Trafford is the home stadium of
Manchester United. It has a capacity of over 75,000 people and is the largest
in the Premier League. Old Trafford was built in 1910 and has been renovated
several times since then. The stadium has hosted many important football
matches, including the 1968 European Cup Final, the 1999 UEFA Champions League
Final, and the 2003 FIFA Club World Cup Final.
Azteca Stadium
Azteca Stadium is the home stadium of Club
América and the Mexico national team. It is located in Mexico City, Mexico. The
stadium has a capacity of over 87,000 people and is the largest stadium in
North America. Azteca Stadium was originally built in 1966 and has hosted the
1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cup Finals. The stadium is also known for its
altitude, 7,200 feet above sea level.
Allianz Arena
Allianz Arena is the home stadium of Bayern
Munich, located in Munich, Germany with a capacity of over 75,000 people. Allianz
Arena was built in 2005, and was the first stadium globally to have a fully
retractable roof. The stadium has hosted many important football matches,
including the 2012 UEFA European Championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the
2020 UEFA Champions League Final.
Signal Iduna Park
Signal Iduna Park is the home of Borussia
Dortmund, and it is located in Dortmund, Germany. The stadium holds mmore than
81,000 people and is the second largest in Germany. Signal Iduna Park was
initially built in 1974 and has been renovated several times since. The stadium
is known for its passionate fan base, nicknamed "The Yellow Wall"
because of its many yellow seats.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is the home
stadium of Real Madrid, located in Madrid, Spain. The stadium has a capacity of
over 81,000 people and is the largest stadium in Spain. Santiago Bernabéu
Stadium was built in 1947 and has been renovated several times. The stadium
hosted many important matches, including the 1982 FIFA World Cup, 1964 European
Cup, and 2010 UEFA Champions League Final.
Maracana Stadium
Maracana Stadium is the home stadium of
Flamengo and Fluminense, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium has a
capacity of over 78,000 people and is the largest stadium in Brazil. Maracanã
Stadium was originally built in 1950, and it hosted the 1950 FIFA World Cup
Final, considered one of the biggest upsets in football history. The stadium
has also hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
