Wednesday, 13 July 2011

The Nou Camp's Facts

Below is some of the facts about FC Barcelona stadium. It is a summary from Wikipedia and I make a point so that it's easier to understand.

Facts 
  • Known as the Nou Camp.
  • Seats capacity, 99354. 
  • Largest Stadium in Europe.

The Construction
  • The construction began on 28 March 1954.
  • Original name was Estadi del FC Barcelona( FC Barcelona Stadium).
  • Construction took 3 years with 336% over budget.
  • Officially opened on 24 September 1957.

Tournaments
  • Hosted its first European Cup Winners' Cup final between Rangers and Dynamo Moscow. Rangers won 3-2.
  • Making an expansion in 1980, in anticipation of the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
  • The stadium hosted the European Cup Final between A.C. Milan and Steaua Bucharest on 24 May 1989, with A.C. Milan win 4-0.
  • Hosted the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final where Manchester United played Bayern Munich. United won 2-1.

Johan Cruyff in Barcelona
Turning Point
  • In 1973, All fans in the stadium witness the signing of new player, Johan Cruyff. He is the founder of the total football and also the starter of Barcelona's philosophy from that year until present.

Changing Name
  • In 2000, 29102 fans were voted for the stadium's name. 68.25% preferred Camp Noe and thus the Official name was changed from Estadi del FC Barcelona to Camp Noe.

Source:  Wikipedia

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