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Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance [LIST]

July 28, 2018 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance

In every sport, there are tournaments that are held at an international level, and are hugely popular among all sports lovers. In these competitions, the national teams come together to compete against one another, and show the world who is the best country in a particular sport. Every national team has its own style and strategy, and the people of the world stay glued as the tournaments proceed. To support their nations, and to watch some great matches, the sports lovers travel far and wide for the tournaments. Here is the list of the Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance. Let us take a look at how popular these tournaments are among the people.

Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance

10. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011

The biggest international tournament of women’s association football is FIFA Women’s World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1991 and was organized in every four years since then. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 was hosted by Germany and organized from 26th June 2011 to 17th July 2011. A total of 32 football matches were played at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 845,711 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 26,428 per match.

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9. 2013 World Baseball Classic

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The biggest international tournament of Baseball is World Baseball Classic which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 16 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 2005 and was organized in every four years since then. The World Baseball Classic 2013 was hosted by Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan and the United States and organized from 2nd March 2013 to 19th March 2013. A total of 39 baseball matches were played at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The tournament achieved a total of 885,212 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The World Baseball Classic 2013 had an average attendance of 22,697 per match.

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8. Six Nations Championship 2012

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One of the biggest international tournaments of Rugby Union is Six Nations Championship which is participated by several nations all over Europe. A total of 6 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1883 and was organized every year since then. The Six Nations Championship 2012 was hosted by England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, and organized from 4th February 2012 to 17th March 2012. A total of 15 Rugby Union matches were played at the 2012 Six Nations Championship. The tournament achieved a total of 1,042,965 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Six Nations Championship 2012 had an average attendance of 69,531 per match.

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7. Copa América 2007

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One of the major international tournaments of association football is Copa América which is participated by several nations all over South America. A total of 12 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1916 and was organized in every two years since then. The Copa América 2007 was hosted by Venezuela, and organized from 26th June 2007 to 15th July 2007. A total of 26 football matches were played at the 2007 Copa América. The tournament achieved a total of 1,050,230 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Copa América 2007 had an average attendance of 40,393 per match.

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6. CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011

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One of the biggest international tournaments of association football is CONCACAF Gold Cup which is participated by several nations all over North America. A total of 12 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1991 and was organized in every two years since then. The CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 was hosted by the United States, and organized from 5th June 2011 to 25th June 2011. A total of 25 football matches were played at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,140,602 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The UEFA CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 45,624 per match.

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5. Cricket World Cup 2011

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The biggest international tournament of Cricket is Cricket World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 20 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1975 and was organized in every four years since then. The Cricket World Cup 2011 was hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and organized from 19th February 2011 to 2nd April 2011. A total of 49 Cricket matches were played at the 2011 Cricket World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,229,826 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Cricket World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 25,098 per match.

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4. FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011

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The biggest international under-20 tournament of association football is FIFA U-20 World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1977 and was organized in every two years. The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011 was hosted by Colombia and organized from 29th July 2011 to 20th August 2011. A total of 52 football matches were played at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,309,929 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 25,191 per match.

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3. UEFA European Championship 2012

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One of the biggest international tournaments of association football is UEFA European Championship which is participated by several nations all over Europe. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1960 and was organized in every four years since then. The UEFA European Championship 2012 was hosted by Poland and Ukraine, and organized from 8th June 2012 to 1st July 2012. A total of 31 football matches were played at the 2012 UEFA European Championship. The tournament achieved a total of 1,440,896 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The UEFA European Championship 2012 had an average attendance of 46,481 per match.

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2. Rugby World Cup 2011

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The biggest international tournament of Rugby union is Rugby World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 20 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1987 and was organized in every four years since then. The Rugby World Cup 2011 was hosted by New Zealand and organized from 9th September 2011 to 23rd October 2011. A total of 48 Rugby matches were played at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,477,294 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Rugby World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 30,777 per match.

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1. FIFA World Cup 2014

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The biggest international tournament of association football is FIFA World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 32 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1930 and was organized in every four years since then. The FIFA World Cup 2014 was hosted by Brazil and organized from 12th June 2014 to 13th July 2014. A total of 64 football matches were played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 3,429,873 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA World Cup 2014 had an average attendance of 53,592 per match.

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Every team battles it out on the field, and they know that they are doing it for their country. It is a matter of great pride and joy for the fans to see their favourite men in jerseys play a great game, and take home the trophy, whether they are able to actually be present in the auditorium for the live game, or simply watch it on the television.

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.

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.

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

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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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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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.

The Super Star Cristiano Ronaldo with His Sniping Hot Girls

May 30, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

The Super Star Cristiano Ronaldo with His Sniping Hot Girls

The last days many humors spread in social media about Cristiano Ronaldo relation-ships during dating the beautiful model Irina Shayk.

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The Super Star Cristiano Ronaldo with His Sniping Hot Girls

Cristiano admit with what he did when his ex-girlfriend whom has with her a son and their relationship last for five years, the beautiful model wasn’t sure about his cheat but she has a feeling that there is something wrong , so she checked his personal phone where she has been shocked with what she found as texts , but Cristiano didn’t admit till she told him that she has seen his text messages with many girls from different nationalities , at this time he said that it was true and the main named of those girls : the girlfriend of the ex-defender of FC Barcelona “Puyol” and who dates recently “Mario Suarez”, also the ex-girlfriend of Bartra, add to the Argentinian journalist who has Lebanon origins Samira Salomé whom also has a relationship with his partner Karim Benzema and others.

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Add to this list the Mexican reporter “Ines Sainz” also the Brazilian model “Fabiola Aguiar” and the Chilean model of “Playboy” Magazine “Daniella Chavez”, and many unknown girls whom were dating the Real Madrid super star “Cristiano Ronaldo” during his relationship with Irina Shayk.

Irina has said before that many of her friends and relatives told her that he was cheating her but her love to him and confidence made her to ignore what she heard and just continue her adorable relationship but when she faced the truth by seeing everything with evidences she was down and been left with heartbroken because the man that she thought she going to continue her life with and live in peace and happiness break her heart with the worst way ever and which can vanished any woman’s heart and pride in the world with that done.

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Cristiano Ronaldo after long time and long humors and expectations, Ronaldo broke his silence wall and admit what he has done during this five years of dating the beautiful Irina Shayk, but the latter didn’t stopped her life with this cheat by who has named him her love and man, she continued her life and start new page with her new successful movie and currently she is dating the ex-superstar wrestler and recent successful actor “Dwayne Johnson” who is known by “The Rock”. The model and the star met together during filming a movie together and they end by entering in a relationship and broke up with the Portugal player Cristiano Ronaldo, who’s said that he is dating a journalist in Real Madrid TV.

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But there is no real evidence about that, but the star Cristiano Ronaldo witnessed a slowdown in his level of playing after the pressure because of the breaking news about his separation with the Russian model Irina, but it doesn’t remain for a long time then quickly come back to his known professional performance breaking not just the non-breakable numbers but he broke his passed numbers letting the others behind him as usual and winning the Pichichi trophy.

The Super star shared the past days a video in which showed him practicing some physical exercises with his little son whom as well does lake his dad and the super star Cristiano Ronaldo saying: “I think I found the perfect training partner!“

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And after this he keep just publishing about his work, for example a picture with the ex-Real Madrid coach the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, saying: “Great coach and amazing person. Hope we work together next season.”

But unfortunately he left the staff of Real Madrid , also he shared his news shoes collection and being far of the personal life and relationships, which make the media and the fans asking more and more about what does the Super star Cristiano Ronaldo second step after breaking up with Irina? Whom going to date next? And is it true that he will be single for long time till he gets into a new experience in love?

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All these questions and expectations remains without answers waiting the super star Cristiano Ronaldo answering them by his next move forward.

The super star Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t said anything about Irina just wishing her a good life and happiness and he said that they had good time together but her relation has been reached his end because of her jealousy.

And what was witnessed also that after being separated the beautiful model unfollow the super star Cristiano Ronaldo in twitter but she can’t cut all her relations with him because there is unseparated element which gather the two the rest of their lives which is their Son.