If football is considered as life then stadiums are like abodes to the fans. This content is all about the most glorious soccer homes or in other words the most iconic football stadiums in the world......READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Let’s see which stadiums are considered as the most iconic ones on the basis of outlook, atmosphere, and historical importance. To know to see the Top 10 Football Managers in the World visit this link.
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Most Iconic Football Stadiums in the World
#Wembley Stadium
#Santiago Bernabeu
#Camp Nou
#Old Trafford
#The Maracana (Rio de Janeiro)
#Estadio Azteca
#Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)
#Allianz Arena (Munich)
#Anfield
#Estadio Centenario
Special Mentions:
Most Iconic Football Stadiums in the World
#Wembley Stadium
On the basis of complexion, Wembley Stadium is second to no other stadium on the planet. The stadium located in the English capital has a sublime view from both inside and outside.
While it is also famous for its electric atmosphere. Authority reopened the new Wembley Stadium in 2007. It was built on the site of the old Wembley Stadium. This gorgeous-looking soccer ground has a famous nickname “The Home of Football”. It has a capacity of 90 thousand.
Wembley has hosted so many crucial events and regularly hosts the Carabao Cup final, as well as the FA Cup semifinals and final. The England national team uses it as their home ground as well.
However, among the noteworthy fixtures, it had the privilege to host the 2011 and 2013 Champions League finals, the 2012 Olympic football final as well as 2020 UEFA Euro final. Yeah, we’ve placed it in the 1st position among the Most Iconic Football Stadiums in the World.
#Santiago Bernabeu
Santiago Bernabeu has its special appeal to soccer fans. It’s not only because of Real Madrid’s tremendous success in the European arena but also due to its extraordinary outlook and atmosphere.
The stadium which started its journey in 1947, has been named after footballer and former Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu. The Spanish capital-based soccer venue has a seating capacity of 81,044. It is the second-largest stadium in Spain. Apart from Los Blancos, the Spanish national team also uses it as their home ground.
Among the notable encounters, Santiago Bernabeu has hosted 1957, 1969, and 1980 European Cup finals, 2010 Champions League final, 1982 World Cup final as well as 1964 European Nations Cup final. Millions of Real Madrid fans across the globe wish that one day they will have their chance to visit this iconic ground. Real Madrid’s home ground is our 2nd pick in the list of the Most Iconic Football Stadiums in the World.
#Camp Nou
Here comes the largest football stadium in Europe with a capacity of 99,354 or just 646 less than one lac. One of the most successful as well as popular Spanish clubs FC Barcelona uses it as their home ground.
Authority opened the stadium back in 1957. Many of the world’s greatest soccer stars have graced the hallowed turf. The legendary Argentine duo Leo Messi and Diego Maradona are probably the 2 most iconic ones to do so.
Camp Nou is the witness of so many remarkable soccer performances. It has been the stadium that had the privilege to closely observe the art of Leo Messi’s magical left foot week after week.
And who knows, approaching the end of the century, it might get a new name “Leo Messi Stadium!”. The Barcelona, Catalonia-based stadium has hosted a number of historical matches including the 1989 European Cup final, the 1999 Champions League final.
#Old Trafford
Bobby Charlton nicknamed it the “Theatre of Dreams” and it’s truly a theatre of dreams for millions of United fans throughout the world. The home of Manchester United was first opened in 1910. After its renovation in 2006, it’s the largest club stadium in England with a seating capacity of over 76 thousand.
The pitch witnessed numerous soccer legends while the dugout of Old Trafford is the witness of the most respected soccer manager in history. With a massive fanbase of United, Old Trafford is one of the most desired sporting venues in the world. It hosted some iconic fixtures as well including the 2003 Champions League Final.
#The Maracana (Rio de Janeiro)
Football enthusiasts consider The Maracana Stadium the most iconic football venue outside Europe. The venue is a superb-looking one with a magnificent atmosphere. The city is one of the most beautiful cities in the whole world and one simply can’t take his eyes off the beautiful scenes of Rio de Janeiro.
Well, the ground currently has a capacity of around 79 thousand. It used to have enormous capacity previously and attracted as many as 199,854 spectators during the 1950 WC game between Brazil and Uruguay.
Apart from that historical game, this venue also hosted the 2014 FIFA WC final between Germany and Argentina where Mario Gotze’s extra-time netting handed the Bavarians their 4th World Cup title. Brazil’s national football team as well as Flamengo and Fluminense use this venue as their fortress.
#Estadio Azteca
It is definitely one of the most famous and iconic football stadiums. The Mexico City-based venue is the first ever stadium in history to host two FIFA World Cup finals! This glorious soccer venue has a seating capacity of 87 thousand at the moment. Apart from Mexico’s national soccer team, Club America and Cruz Azul use this venue as their home ground. The venue is iconic in so many senses.
It’s the only venue that witnessed both Pele and Maradona lifting the prestigious world cup trophy in 1970 and 1986 respectively. And of course, it was the venue that hosted that historical 1986 quarterfinal game between Argentina and England. Hence it also witnessed Maradona’s “Hand of the God” as well as the “Goal of the Century”.
#Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)
The home of 2 Serie A giants AC Milan and Inter Milan. It’s also the largest as well as the most famous football stadium in Italy. Soccer lovers mostly know this multipurpose stadium as the San Siro. It currently has a capacity of 80 thousand. Among the notable fixtures, it hosted the 1965 and 1970 European Cup finals, the 2001 and 2016 Champions League finals. And yes, it is lucky enough to witness at least 2 Milan derbies each season.
#Allianz Arena (Munich)
Widely known for its exterior of inflated ETFE plastic panels. It is the first stadium in the world with a full color-changing exterior (red for Bayern and blue for 1860 Munich during the rental contract).
This gorgeous-looking soccer venue has a seating capacity of 70 thousand for international fixtures. While it can make seats for as many as 75 thousand viewers during domestic encounters. The 2012 Champions League final was the most mention-worthy fixture hosted by this venue.
#Anfield
Starting the journey back in 1984, Anfield was the home of Everton FC for the first 7 years. Liverpool FC, one of the most successful clubs in England, has been using this venue as its home ground since its formation. Anfield has a seating capacity of 53k.
The famous “This Is Anfield” sign is hung in the tunnel and the fans singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” makes this venue the home of one of the most passionate fanbases in the soccer world. Hence, even not being that much large compared to some other massive European soccer grounds, one still has to put Anfield among the top soccer venues.
#Estadio Centenario
Well, one may think that “What’s the specialty of this venue?” The answer is, that this is the venue that hosted the first ever world cup final and no venue can take this glory away from it. FIFA honored it as the only historical monument in world football in 1983.
And FIFA also listed it as one of the world’s classic stadiums. Parque Batlle, the Montevideo-based ground is the home to Uruguay national football team and currently has a seating capacity of 60 thousand. However, any football club can rent the stadium for its home matches.
Special Mentions:
Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund, Germany)
First National Bank Stadium (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Juventus Stadium (Turin, Italy)
De Meer Stadion (Amsterdam)
Estadio Alberto J. Armando (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
