July 19, 2006

Jinnah Sport Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan


Jinnah Sport Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan

Jinnah Sports Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It also has athletics faclities. The stadium holds 48,200 people.

[Source: Wikipedia]

Goodeok Stadium, Busan, South Korea


Goodeok Stadium, Busan, South Korea

Goodeok Stadium in Busan

Inauguration: 1928

Seats: 24,000

Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy


Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy

Stadio Artemio Franchi is a football stadium in Florence, Italy. It is currently the home of ACF Fiorentina. The stadium was built in 1931 and holds 47,282.

The stadium was originally called the “Comunale” but was renamed after the former FIGC president, Artemio Franchi in 1991.

The stadium itself underwent renovations for the 1990 World Cup which included removing the running track and increasing the seating capacity.

[Source: Wikipedia]

Legia Warszawa Stadium, Warsaw, Poland


Legia Warszawa Stadium, Warsaw, Poland

Legia Warszawa Stadium, Warsaw, Poland

seats: 13.000

Hakatanomori Football Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan


Hakatanomori Football Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan

Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Fukuoka, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people.

Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, South Korea


Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, South Korea

The Busan Asiad Stadium or Asiad Main Stadium is a stadium in Busan, Republic of Korea that was built for the 2002 Asian Games and was also used for matches in the 2002 Football World Cup. It has a capacity of 56,000. The Stadium also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2002 Asian Games, and was also the site of track and field events during the Busan Asiad of 2002.

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Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (kadykoy), Istanbul, Turkey


Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (kadykoy), Istanbul, Turkey

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadyumu is a football stadium in the district of Fenerbahçe, in the Kadıköy region of Istanbul, Turkey. It was inaugurated in 1908, renovated between 1999 and 2003 and currently increased in capacity. It is the first stadium in Turkey designed according to official football regulations in standards. It is the home ground of Fenerbahçe SK. It is also a candidate to host the 2008 UEFA Cup Final.

The stadium is unique in that most Turkish stadiums have a running track between the pitch and the stands, while here the fans are on top of the action.

The Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadyumu has gone through a complete rebuilding process which involved each stand being destructed and rebuilt after one another. Every one of these stands have been built closer to the pitch, getting the fan closer to the action on the field.

This style of stadium has never before existed in Turkey, as the stands are usually separated from the pitch by a running track. The VIP section can hold 11,000 spectators. This stand includes “Box Offices” which have all been rented out from the club. These Box Offices, equipped with TV’s, Internet, work areas, dining facilities and many other luxuries, are the first of their kind in Turkey. With each the Açık stands having a 10,500 capacity, the total capacity of the stadium is 52,500.

[Source: Wikipedia]

Melbourne Cricket Grodnu, Melbourne, Australia


Melbourne Cricket Grodnu, Melbourne, Australia

Club: Melbourne Cricket Club

Inauguration: 1854

Seats: 100.000

July 18, 2006

Stade Omar Bongo, Libreville, Gabon


Stade Omar Bongo, Libreville, Gabon

Stade Omar Bongo is a multi-use stadium in Libreville, Gabon. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of FC 105 Libreville. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 people. It is named after the Gabon president, Omar Bongo.

[Source: Wikipedia]

Estadio La Romadera, Saragossa, Spain


Estadio La Romadera, Saragossa, Spain

Seats: 34 600

Club: Real Zaragoza

Inauguration: 1957, Zaragoza - Osasuna 4-3

Address: Eduardo Ibarra 6, 50009 Zaragoza