So, what are the most inspiring stadiums around the world?
Set amidst the winding streets of Barcelona and home to one of Spain’s, and the world’s greatest teams, is FC Barcelona’s Nou Camp. This huge, 90,000+ capacity arena, has a reputation for an electric atmosphere and some of the best European footballing flair going. Truly one of football’s most iconic locations.
Monumental by name and monumental by nature, Buenos Aires’ Estadio Mas Monumental is home to River Plate one of South America’s oldest and most revered teams. This is the stadium in which legends such as Norberto Alonso, Oscar Mas and, more recently, Enzo Pérez have cut their teeth.
This is one of the most iconic stadiums in Latin America and, therefore, the world. A must for any football fan.
In Barcelona’s rival city, play Barcelona’s rival club, Atletico Madrid, and boy do they play. With architecture full of Spanish flair and which packs nearly 70,000 passionate fans under a veranda that runs around the edge of the stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano is intense.
And no wonder, with players such as Koke, Lemar and some of the world’s best players regularly gracing the turf, it’s hard not to feel the energy in this iconic stadium.
Taking a trip from Southern Europe now to Northern Europe and to the Allianz Arena, home to arguably the greatest team in the world, Bayern Munich. Unmistakable to look at, the arenas fluid, colour changing façade is nearly as impressive as the team that plays there. Built in the early 2000’s after a referendum was put to local people, Allianz Arena is one of the world's most memorable stadiums and has been home to some unforgettable matches.
Set in the heart of Rio and decked in the Brazil national teams iconic yellow and blue, the Maracana has to be one of the most exciting venues on earth for anyone who loves the beautiful game. The stadium is renowned for a carnival atmosphere and for being home to some of the most exciting football ever played, in one of the world’s great footballing nations. A must see!
No trip around the world’s best football stadiums would be complete without a mention of Wembley. Cemented into the English psyche as home to that iconic World Cup of 1966, Wembley has a rich history. The new stadium however, built in the early 2000’s looks to the future with one of the world’s largest arches and an impressive array of facilities for fans and players alike.
The only question the stadium leaves outstanding is whether England football’s future can ever be as glorious as its past.
