Soccer meccas - Most popular for October 2009
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8. Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti (El Monumental), Buenos Aires
Open since: 1938 (renovated 1978)
Capacity: 66,000
Tenant(s): River Plate, Argentine national team
World Cup hosts: 1978
Closest U.
For ranking methodology and other information about the series, see the original post. To read the
about the No. 8-rated stadium, the Monumental in Buenos Aires click here. To see all "soccer mecca"
entries click here.
7. Camp Nou, Barcelona
Open since: 1957
Capacity: 98,000
Tenant(s): FC Barcelona
World Cup hosts: 1982
In its relatively brief (by soccer mecca standards) history, Barcelona's Camp Nou has hosted some
memorable matches: a World Cup, a memorable Champions League final (very memorable for Manchester
United fans) and an Olympic gold medal game, to name but a few.
