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Top 10 Foreign Players in NBA History

January 27, 2016 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 Foreign Players in NBA History

New generation fans will remember Dirk Nowitzki as the best foreign player that has played in the NBA. And they have every right to do that, because Dirk Nowitzki is officially one of the most prolific international players in the NBA history in regard of total points scored.

Plenty of great foreign talents have passed through the NBA, either as team leaders or just 6th men struggling to get their way into the American style of playing basketball. You won’t find many of them when you visit the Hall of Fame, except for Olajuwon, Sabonis and a couple of other. Certainly, these in this list deserve more than just being mentioned in a list of top 10 foreign NBA players.

An honorable mention should be given to Drazen Petrovic, who tragically lost his life in a car accident, which made his NBA career and life short. If not for the crash, he certainly would he made it to this list. Sabonis too who despite entering the NBA at the age of 31 he still managed to average 12 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. Only 15 other players have managed to do that at such an old age for a player.

Top 10 Foreign Players in NBA History

10. Peja Stojakovic

Although born in Croatia, Peja Stojakovic played for the Serbian national team. He spent 13 years in the NBA and averaged 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists. His three-point shooting success was 40.1 percent and had an overall 45 percent shooting success. He was definitely a player ahead of his time in terms of scoring and shooting. He scored as if the greatest shooter ever, especially during his championship run with the Mavericks.

He is one of 8 players to succeed in achieving above 37.5 three-point percentage 11 seasons in a row. Plus, he will be remembered as one of the Kings from Sacramento’s best playoff days, the poster boy of “The Greatest Show on Court”.

Top 10 Foreign Players in NBA
Top 10 Foreign Players in NBA History

9. Detlef Schrempf

German’s best and most reliable NBA rotation player that spent 16 years in the NBA. He had 49.1 percent shooting and averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists. He passed and rebounded, and scored whenever he needed to. He won two Sixth Man of the Year awards, and was a very efficient player. The best thing about his historical impact was that he managed to leave an imprint with less than 30 minutes per night. He is one of only four players to end his career with averaging the numbers above in less than 30 minutes per night. Plus, he was three-time All Star, and one of just 15 players to score more than 3,500 assists, 7,000 rebounds and 15,500 points. Nine of them are in Hall of Fame.

8. Yao Ming

If Yao Ming didn’t have to retire due to his injuries just 8 years into the NBA, he certainly would have made it the Hall of Fame. He was a bridge between American and Chinese fans and a great personality. China made an official bid for his acceptance into the Hall of Fame, but the great Yao Ming refused it himself, saying that it’s too early for that. He had incredible numbers despite not being able to play throughout the entire season. His career should have been one of the best in the NBA if it wasn’t tainted by injuries. He still made 900 blocks, 4,400 rebounds and eclipsed 9,200 points in the 8 seasons. He is a unique basketball specimen.

7. Dikembe Mutombo

Shot-swatting was his specialty. He made it cool before it was cool. Over the course of 18 years he blocked 3,289 shots among which shots of great players like Michael Jordan. He is a rare foreign player that had such a longevity and only one of five players that registered more than 2,500 blocks, 12,000 rebounds and 10,000 points. This got him in the company of Abdul-Jabbar, Duncan, Olajuwon and O’Neal. He was a real stat hoarder.

6. Pau Gasol

Pau Gasol is so likeable that he even befriended Kobe Bryant who players claim to be tough to like. But, the most important change that Pau Gasol brought in the NBA was the way we look at tall players. He wasn’t nor a center nor a forward. He was something in between with such a great court vision and offensive range that even point guards can envy.

He is one of four players to maintain an average of at least 18 points, 1.5 blocks, 3 assists and 9 rebounds, and there still some juice left in him to maintain that record for the remaining of his career with the Bulls. Moreover, he shoots 50 percent or better. The other players with such numbers are Abdul-Jabbar, Duncan and Lanier. Plus, he has surpassed 1,500 blocks, 3,000 assists, 8,500 rebounds and 17,000 points, an accomplishment that only Parish, Ewing, Hayes, Moses Malone and David Robinson have made. He is all-time great and innovative, and bound to make the Hall of Fame!

Top 10 Foreign Players in NBA History
Top 10 Foreign Players in NBA

5. Manu Ginobili

Ginobili’s career is consisted of 70% regular-season appearances coming from the bench, which is why he managed to clock more than 30 minutes per night just once in his 12-year career. Fifty-five players have topped 1,000 steals, 3,000 assists, 3,000 rebounds and 11,000 points in their career, and Ginobili is the one with the lowest minute average. How can you not include such a player in this list? Plus, he was an important part of the Spurs dynasty. He is a two-time All-Star, former Sixth Man of the Year and once he becomes eligible for the Hall of Fame, he will be immediately inducted.

4. Tony Parker

Born in Belgium, but played for France his entire career. He is a player that embraced the spotlight at San Antonio more than any other player that time, which made him the best headliner that the Spurs ever had. Parker is a six-time All-Star that loved playing in San Antonio. Not once he sought to play anywhere else, which solidified his place among the best Spurs and NBA players.

He is one of seven players to bang 49 percent of their shots while clocking 6 assists and 17 points, and his minute average is much lower than theirs. The other are Bird, LeBron James, Wade, Kevin Johnson, Magic Johnson and Walt Frazier. If he stays healthy enough for the remainder of his career, he has a chance to score more than 20,000 points and 7,500 assists, a touchstone reached by Robertson and Gary Payton only.

3. Steve Nash

The South African (with Canadian nationality) that spent 18 years in the NBA made such an impact that it is incredible. His reputation could have been ruined by late-career injuries, and his lack of defense made him somewhat lesser than other greats of his rank, plus he hasn’t won a title.

But, none of that damages the legacy he left. His all-time assists score is way higher than Stockton’s and Kidd’s and is fourth in field-goal percentages behind Barkley, O’Neal and Abdul-Jabbar. He is as efficient as a center, but played at guard. He was a magician in offense, and developed his own brand game. He is the only of his breed and guards like that are tough to find today. His career end wasn’t ideal, but that can’t smear the maestro’s legacy.

2. Dirk Nowitzki

At 37 years of age, Dirk Nowitzki currently has scored more than 28,800 points, 10,300 rebounds, 3,300 assists, and 1,100 blocks. If he manages to score 30,000 points he will be the sixth player to do that after Abdul-Jabbar, Chamberlain, Bryant, Malone and Jordan. Plus, he is the first to reach more than 25,000 points while making more than 175 three pointers and 9,000 rebounds.

He is so great that even at old age that the fans beg for him to be included in the All-Star team this season. So far he has had 12 All-Star appearances, and only one Championship. But, all of that isn’t that much important. The amazing thing about him are his sacrifices, his loyalty and longevity. He had a really amazing ride coming from a little dump in Wurzburg, Germany to becoming one of the greatest NBA players.

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1. Hakeem Olajuwon

By the time you reached the number 2 on this list, you probably realized who will be first place. That’s right, the Nigerian tower, The Dream, The Grace. If Nowitzki manages to last for a bit more, Olajuwon’s 30,000 points will be seriously at danger. But, even then, Olajuwon will remain as a legend and his throne safe. To call him an all-time great is an insult. He is the king.

One of the most versatile players, a 7-footer who could force steals, create scoring opportunities, move with grace, protect the rim, put the ball on the floor, post up and shoot. Not even Abdul-Jabbar has managed to score 3,000 blocks, 2,000 steals, 3,000 assists, 10,000 rebounds and 30,000 points. Although many centers have tried to copy his playing style, there will be only one Olajuwon.

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Cristiano Ronaldo House and Cars – Video

June 17, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s best football players, owns a $7.2 million house in Madrid. It is an 8600-square-foot, one-story house that boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a trophy room, and kids’ playrooms, as well as Ronaldo’s initials decorating various surfaces.

Cristiano Ronaldo House and Cars – Video

Cristiano also owns a house in the U.K., which he purchased in 2006 for $6 million. Located in a village in Cheshire, England, it has five bedrooms, separate bathrooms for men and women, a swimming pool and sauna, cinema, media room, piano, aquarium, ceiling mirrors, a 5-star gym, and a garage which houses his flashy wheels. It is also rumored that he has a larger-than-life picture of himself on his wall!
For a while, it seemed the 28-year-old footballer might sell his house in Spain, with reports suggesting he could leave Madrid for a possible transfer back to his old club, Manchester United, in England’s Premier League. A deal struck in September 2013 now has Real Madrid paying Ronaldo just over $28 million a year until 2018, making him the highest paid player in football history.

The 28-year-old superstar, who is worth $160 million, served up 84 goals for Manchester United before transferring to Real Madrid in 2009 for $80 million.

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Top 10 Best Sponsored Stadiums in the World

June 6, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 Best Sponsored Stadiums in the World

For a sports fan in any part of the world, the biggest cause for celebration is to sit at a stadium and watch some live action in the ground. But, there is one thing that most sports fans do not think about: the amount of money spent to construct it. While many a times, the government pays for the construction or reconstruction of a stadium, sometimes various companies and enterprises also sponsor for the same. Often stadiums sell their naming rights for the increase of revenue of their occupants. The original names may be changed, or they may have the name of the sponsor from the beginning. Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Best Sponsored Stadiums in the World.

Top 10 Best Sponsored Stadiums in the World

10. Power8 Stadium

Power8 Stadium is situated in Barcelona in Spain. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Estadi RCD Espanyol on 2nd August 2009. The Power8 Stadium is currently sponsored by Power8 , the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Power8 Stadium is currently owned by the Espanyol and the operator of this ground is RCD Espanyol football club. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 40,000 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Power8 Stadium is presently used by the Association football club RCD Espanyol of the Spanish La Liga as their home ground.

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9. Minute Maid Park

Minute Maid Park is situated in Houston, Texas in the United States. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Enron Field on 7th April, 2000. The Minute Maid Park is currently sponsored by Minute Maid (Coca-cola), the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Minute Maid Park is currently owned by the Harris County-Houston and the operator of this ground is Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 40,950 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Minute Maid Park is presently used by the baseball franchise Houston Astros of the Major League Baseball as their home ground.

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8. Rogers Centre

Rogers Centre is situated in Toronto in Canada. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Skydome on 3rd June, 1989. The Rogers Centre is currently sponsored by Rogers Communications, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Rogers Centre is currently owned by the Rogers Communications and the operator of this ground is Rogers Stadium Limited Partnership. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 49,260 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Rogers Centre is presently used by several clubs as their home grounds such as Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argonauts.

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7. Aviva Stadium

Aviva Stadium is situated in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Lansdowne Road stadium on 14th May 2010. The Aviva Stadium is currently sponsored by Aviva, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Aviva Stadium is currently owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union and Football Association of Ireland, and the operator of this ground is New Stadium Ltd. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 51,000 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Aviva Stadium is presently used by several clubs as their home grounds such as the Ireland national rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland national football team.

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6. Suncorp Stadium

Suncorp Stadium is situated in Milton in Australia. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Lang Park in 1914. The Suncorp Stadium is currently sponsored by Suncorp-Metway, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Suncorp Stadium is currently owned by the Queensland Government and the operator of this ground is AEG Ogden (Brisbane) Pty Ltd. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 52,500 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Suncorp Stadium is presently used by several clubs as their home grounds such as Queensland State of Origin Team, Brisbane Broncos, Brisbane Roar FC and Queensland Reds.

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5. Coca-Cola Park

Coca-Cola Park is situated in Johannesburg in South Africa. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Ellis Park Stadium in 1928. The Coca-Cola Park is currently sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Coca-Cola Park is currently owned by the City of Johannesburg and the operator of this ground is Ellis Park World of Sport. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 55,686 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Coca-Cola Park is presently used by several clubs as their home grounds such as the Golden Lions, Lions and Orlando Pirates F.C.

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4. Imtech Arena

Imtech Arena is situated in Hamburg in Germany. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Volksparkstadion on 12th July 1953. The Imtech Arena is currently sponsored by IMTECH, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Imtech Arena is currently owned by the Hamburger SV and the operator of this ground is Hamburger SV football club. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 57,274 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Imtech Arena is presently used by the Association football club Hamburger SV of the German Bundesliga as their home ground.

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3. Emirates Stadium

Emirates Stadium is situated in London in England. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Ashburton Grove on 22nd July 2006. The Emirates Stadium is currently sponsored by Emirates, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Emirates Stadium is currently owned by the Arsenal Holdings plc and the operator of this ground is Arsenal FC. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 60,355 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Emirates Stadium is presently used by the Association football club Arsenal F.C. of the English Premier League as their home ground.

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2. CenturyLink Field

CenturyLink Field is situated in Seattle in the United States. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Seahawks Stadium on 28th July, 2002. The CenturyLink Field is currently sponsored by CenturyLink, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. CenturyLink Field is currently owned by the Washington State Public Stadium Authority and the operator of this ground is First & Goal Inc. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 67,000 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. CenturyLink Field is presently used by the American football franchise Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League as their home ground.

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1. Lucas Oil Stadium

Lucas Oil Stadium is situated in Indianapolis in the United States. The stadium was actually inaugurated as the Indiana Stadium on 16th August, 2008. The Lucas Oil Stadium is currently sponsored by Lucas Oil, the company that bought the naming rights of this stadium. Lucas Oil Stadium is currently owned by the Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority and the operator of this ground is Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, Indiana. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of 70,000 for its visitors and the venue is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 best sponsored stadiums in the world. Lucas Oil Stadium is presently used by the American football franchise Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League as their home ground.

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Even though this has become a common practice, it is often frowned upon, especially by major sports organizations. In fact they even take the step of forbidding this practice. For instance, the Union of European Football Associations or UEFA has banned it.

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Top 10 Non-European Football Clubs with the Highest Average Attendances

June 4, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 Non-European Football Clubs with the Highest Average Attendances

Association football, or just football, as it is commonly known, is the most popular and important in all the countries of Europe. In every match, innumerable people flock the stadiums to watch the players in action. However, in many countries outside Europe, football is equally popular. The people of these countries are no less fans of the sport. Besides, the teams from outside Europe nurture some of the best talents that the world of football has ever seen. What’s more, the clubs in these non-European countries are equally great as the European clubs. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Non-European Football Clubs with the Highest Average Attendances.

Top 10 Non-European Football Clubs with the Highest Average Attendances

10. Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors is based in the La Boca neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in Argentina and was founded 110 years ago on 3rd April 1905. Boca Juniors currently participates in the Argentine Primera División and is currently managed by Rodolfo Arruabarrena. This club presently uses Estadio Alberto J. Armando stadium with a seating capacity of 49,000 as their home ground. Boca Juniors has achieved an average home attendance of 41,000 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 61% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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9. Tigres UANL

Tigres UANL is based in San Nicolás de los Garza, a city located in the Monterrey metropolitan area. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in Mexico and was founded 55 years ago on 7th March 1960. Tigres UANL currently participates in the Mexican Liga MX and is currently managed by Ramon Salazar Jr. This club presently uses Estadio Universitario Stadium with a seating capacity of 42,000 as their home ground. Tigres UANL has achieved an average home attendance of 41,337 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 97% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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8. Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC is based in Orlando, Florida. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in United States and was founded 17months ago on 19th November 2013. Orlando City SC currently participates in the Major League Soccer and is currently managed by Adrian Heath. This club presently uses Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium with a seating capacity of 61,348 as their home ground. Orlando City SC has achieved an average home attendance of 42,135 per match in 2015 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 69% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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7. Guangzhou Evergrande FC

Guangzhou Evergrande FC is based in Guangzhou, Guangdong. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in China and was founded 22 years ago in January 1993. Guangzhou Evergrande FC currently participates in the Chinese Super League and is currently managed by Fabio Cannavaro. This club presently uses Tianhe Stadium with a seating capacity of 58,000 as their home ground. Guangzhou Evergrande FC has achieved an average home attendance of 42,154 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 72% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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6. Al-Ittihad FC

Al-Ittihad FC is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in Saudi Arabia and was founded 88 years ago on 4th January 1927. Al-Ittihad FC currently participates in the Saudi Professional League and is currently managed by Victor Pițurcă. This club presently uses King Abdullah Stadium with a seating capacity of 62,000 as their home ground. Al-Ittihad FC has achieved an average home attendance of 42,371 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 71% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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5. Club América

Club América is based in Mexico City, Mexico. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in Mexico and was founded 98 years ago on 12th October 1916. Club América currently participates in the Mexican Liga MX and is currently managed by Ignacio Ambríz. This club presently uses Estadio Azteca Stadium with a seating capacity of 105,000 as their home ground. Club América has achieved an average home attendance of 43,583 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 41% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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4. Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders is based in Seattle, Washington. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in the United States and was founded 7 years ago on 13th November 2007. Seattle Sounders currently participates in the Major League Soccer and is currently managed by Sigi Schmid. This club presently uses CenturyLink Field Stadium with a seating capacity of 67,000 as their home ground. Seattle Sounders has achieved an average home attendance of 43,734 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 65% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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3. Atlético de Kolkata

Atlético de Kolkata is based in Kolkata, West Bengal. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in India and was founded last year on 7th May 2014. Atlético de Kolkata currently participates in the Indian Super League and is currently managed by Antonio López Habas. This club presently uses Salt Lake Stadium with a seating capacity of 68,000 as their home ground. Atlético de Kolkata has achieved an average home attendance of 45,171 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 66% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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2. Kerala Blasters

Kerala Blasters is based in Kochi, Kerala. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in India and was founded last year on 27th May 2014. Kerala Blasters currently participates in the Indian Super League and is currently managed by Viren D’Silva. This club presently uses Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with a seating capacity of 55,000 as their home ground. Kerala Blasters has achieved an average home attendance of 49,111 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 86% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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1. Club Atlético River Plate

Club Atlético River Plate is based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The club is one of the major soccer clubs in Argentina and was founded 114 years ago on 25th May 1901. Atlético River Plate currently participates in the Argentine Primera División and is currently managed by Marcelo Gallardo. This club presently uses Estadio Antonio Vespucio Liberti stadium with a seating capacity of 67,000 as their home ground. Club Atlético River Plate has achieved an average home attendance of 54,000 per match in 2014 season of their domestic league, and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 non-European football clubs with the highest average attendances. The club has achieved an average of nearly 80% attendance per match of the total capacity of their home ground that season.

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The clubs from non-European countries are strong enough to give the European teams a run for their money. Top footballers from around the world are now on these teams, which makes the world of sports fans break into comparisons every now and then.

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Top 10 Covered Stadiums in the World by Capacity

June 2, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 Covered Stadiums in the World by Capacity

Covered stadiums, as it is possible to understand from the name itself, are those stadiums that have a dome, retractable roof, etc. on them. Covered stadiums generally have a playing surface which is large enough for it to allow playing the host to field sports such as football or soccer, baseball, American football, and others. Here is a list of the Top 10 Covered Stadiums in the World by Capacity, in which the covered stadiums are listed on the basis of the maximum number if spectators can be accommodated by the stadiums for a sporting event. Let us take a look at the list:

Top 10 Covered Stadiums in the World by Capacity

10. Ford Field

Top 10 Covered Stadiums in the World by Capacity
Top 10 Roofed Stadiums by Capacity

Ford Field Stadium is one of the biggest covered arenas in the United States, and is located in Detroit, Michigan. The stadium features a domed roof and currently has a seating capacity of 65,000 for the visitors, and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. The capacity of Ford Field can be expanded to 70,000. Architect firms Rossetti Architects, Hamilton Anderson Associates, Inc. and Kaplan, McLaughlin and Diaz Architects designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 24th August 2002. Ford Field was built with a construction cost of nearly US$430 million. The current owner of the stadium is Wayne County Stadium Authority and Detroit Lions are the present operator. Ford Field is currently used by the NFL franchise Detroit Lions since 2002, and Quick Lane Bowl of NCAA also uses this stadium as the home ground since 2014.

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9. Alamodome

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10 Domed Stadiums in the World

Alamodome is one of the biggest covered arenas in the United States, and is located in San Antonio, Texas. The stadium features a domed roof and currently has a seating capacity of 65,000 for the visitors, and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. The capacity of Alamodome can be expanded to 72,000. Architect firms HOK Sport, Marmon Mok and W. E. Simpson Company, Inc. designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 15th May 1993. Alamodome was built with a construction cost of nearly $186 million. The current owner and operator of the stadium is City of San Antonio. Alamodome is currently used by the NCAA franchise Alamo Bowl since 1993, and UTSA Roadrunners of NCAA also uses this stadium as the home ground since 2011.

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8. Stade olympique de Montréal

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Top 10 Roofed Stadiums in the World

Stade olympique de Montréal is one of the biggest covered arenas in the Canada, and is located in Montreal, Quebec. The stadium features a domed roof and currently has a seating capacity of 65,255 for the visitors, and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. The Stade olympique de Montréal was originally opened without a roof which was later covered with a domed roof. Architect Roger Taillibert designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 17th July 1976. Stade olympique de Montréal was built with a construction cost of nearly C$ 770 million. The current owner of the stadium is Régie des Installations Olympiques. Stade olympique de Montréal is currently used by the CFL franchise Montreal Alouettes since 1996, and Montreal Expos of MLB also used this stadium as their home ground between 1977 and 2004.

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7. Edward Jones Dome

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Edward Jones Dome is one of the biggest covered arenas in the United States, and is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The stadium features a domed roof and currently has a seating capacity of 66,000 for the visitors, and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. The capacity of Edward Jones Dome can be expanded to 70,000. Architect firm HOK Sport (now Populous) and Kennedy Associates/Architects, Inc. designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 12h November 1995. Edward Jones Dome was built with a construction cost of nearly $280 million. The current owner of the stadium is the St. Louis Regional Sports Authority and the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau is the present operator. Edward Jones Dome is currently used by the NFL franchise St. Louis Rams since 1995.

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6. Baku National Stadium

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Baku National Stadium is one of the biggest covered arenas in Azerbaijan, and is located in Baku. The stadium features a retractable roof and currently has a seating capacity of 68,700 for the visitors, and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. Architect firm Heerim designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public recently on 6th March 2015. Grass is used as the surface of the Baku National Stadium. The current owner of the stadium is Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan. Baku National Stadium is currently used by the Azerbaijan national football team, and it will host the upcoming 2015 European Games and UEFA Euro 2020.

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5. NRG Stadium

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NRG Stadium is one of the biggest covered arenas in the United States, and is located in Houston, Texas. The stadium features a retractable roof and currently has a seating capacity of 71,054 for the visitors, and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. Architect firm Populous (then HOK Sport) and Hermes Architects (Architect-of-Record) designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for the public on 24th August 2002. NRG Stadium was built with a construction cost of nearly $352 million. The current owner of the stadium is Harris County and SMG World is the present operator. NRG Stadium is currently used by the NFL franchise Houston Texans since 2002, and Texas Bowl of NCAA also uses this stadium as the home ground since 2006.

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4. Mercedes-Benz Superdome

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Mercedes-Benz Superdome is one of the biggest covered arenas in the United States, and is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The stadium features a domed roof and currently has a seating capacity of 73,208 for the visitors, and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. The capacity of Mercedes-Benz Superdome can be expanded to 76,468. Architect firm Curtis and Davis Associated, Edward B. Silverstein & Associates and Nolan and Norman & Nolan designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 3rd August 1975. Mercedes-Benz Superdome was built with a construction cost of nearly $134 million. The current owner of the stadium is Expo District and SMG is the present operator. Mercedes-Benz Superdome is currently used by the NFL franchise New Orleans Saints since 1975, and Sugar Bowl in NCAA also uses this stadium as the home ground since 1975.

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3. Georgia Dome

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Georgia Dome is one of the biggest covered arenas in the United States, and is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The stadium features a domed roof and currently has a seating capacity of 74,288 for the visitors, and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. Georgia Dome is set to be demolished in 2017 after the inauguration of the New Atlanta Stadium. Architect firms Heery International, Rosser FABRAP International and Tvsdesign designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 6th September 1992. Georgia Dome was built with a construction cost of nearly $214 million. The current owner of the stadium is the State of Georgia and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority is the present operator. Georgia Dome is currently used by the NFL franchise Atlanta Falcons since 1992, and Atlanta Hawks of the NBA also used this stadium as the home ground between 1997 and 1999.

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2. Millennium Stadium

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Millennium Stadium is one of the biggest covered arenas in Wales, and is located in Cardiff. The stadium features a retractable roof and currently has a seating capacity of 74,500 for the visitors, and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. The capacity of Millennium Stadium will be expanded to 80,000 in the planned renovation. Architect firms Bligh Lobb Sports Architecture and WS Atkins designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 26th June 1999. Millennium Stadium was constructed with a construction cost of nearly £121 million. The current owner and operator of the stadium is the Welsh Rugby Union. Millennium Stadium is currently used by the Welsh Rugby Union National Team and Football Association of Wales also uses this stadium as the home ground.

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1. AT&T Stadium

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AT&T Stadium is one of the biggest covered arenas in the United States, and is located in Arlington, Texas. The stadium features a retractable roof and currently has a seating capacity of 80,000 for the visitors, and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 covered stadiums in the world by capacity. Capacity of AT& T Stadium can be expanded to 105,000. Architect firm HKS, Inc. designed this stadium and it was first inaugurated for public on 27th May 2009. AT&T Stadium was built with a construction cost of nearly $1.3 billion. The current owner of the stadium is the City of Arlington and the Dallas Cowboys are the present operator. AT&T Stadium is currently used by the NFL franchise Dallas Cowboys since 2009, and Cotton Bowl Classic of NCAA also uses this stadium as the home ground since 2010.

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Sports stadiums with covers may be designed for field sports, such as baseball, or any one of the wide variety of football codes. They may also be tennis stadiums, so as to require less playing area. Domed and retractable roofs of the stadiums cover the spectators, as well as the playing field.

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