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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 Largest Horse Racing Venues by Capacity

May 29, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 Largest Horse Racing Venues by Capacity

Horse racing is considered one of the classiest sports competitions in the world. It is one of the most ancient sports in the world, and its basic premise, which is to judge which horse and jockey combination is the fastest in the race, has remained unchanged so far, even though there are various formats of the equestrian sport, including restricting races to particular breeds, obstacle races, running over various distances or on different track surfaces, etc. Horse racing venues also differ. They may be of turf, synthetic or dirt surface. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Largest Horse Racing Venues by Capacity.

Top 10 Largest Horse Racing Venues by Capacity

10. Belmont Park

The Belmont Park Racecourse is located at Elmont, New York in the United States. The racecourse currently has a 90,000 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Belmont Park Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back on 4th May 1905. The race course presently has a flat- thoroughbred course configuration, and is currently owned by the New York Racing Association. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Belmont Park which includes events like Belmont Stakes, Jockey Club Gold Cup, Manhattan Handicap, Metropolitan Handicap, Champagne Stakes, Suburban Handicap, Vosburgh Stakes and Beldame Stakes.

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9. Pimlico Race Course

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The Pimlico Race Course is located at Baltimore in the United States. The racecourse currently has a 98,983 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Pimlico Race Course was inaugurated for public way back in 1870. The race course presently has a flat racing course configuration, and is currently owned by the Stronach Group. There are several major notable equestrian races are organized at the Pimlico Race Course which includes events like Preakness Stakes (gr.1), Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Dixie Stakes (gr.2) and Pimlico Special Handicap.

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8. Hipódromo de San Isidro

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The Hipódromo de San Isidro Racecourse is located at San Isidro, Buenos Aires in Argentina. The racecourse currently has a 100,000 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Hipódromo de San Isidro Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back on 8th December 1935. The race course presently has a flat- thoroughbred course configuration, and is currently owned by the Jockey Club. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Hipódromo de San Isidro which includes events like GP Internacional Carlos Pellegrini (Arg-G1), GP Internacional Felix de Alzaga Inzue (Arg-G1), GP Internacional J. S. de Anchorena (Arg-G1) and Gran Premio Jockey Club (Arg-G1).

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7. Kyoto Racecourse

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The Kyoto Racecourse is located at Kyoto in Japan. The racecourse currently has a 120,000 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Kyoto Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back on 1st December 1925. The race course presently has a flat and steeplechase course configuration, and is currently owned by the Japan Racing Association. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Kyoto Racecourse which includes events like Kikuka Sho, Tenno Sho (Spring), Shuka Sho, Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup and Mile Championship.

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6. Churchill Downs

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The Churchill Downs Racecourse is located at Louisville, Kentucky in the United States. The racecourse currently has a 165,000 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Churchill Downs Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back in 1875. The race course presently has a flat and steeplechase course configuration, and is currently owned by the Churchill Downs Inc. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Churchill Downs which includes events like the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, Stephen Foster Handicap and Clark Handicap.

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5. Epsom Downs

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The Epsom Downs is located at Epsom in United Kingdom. The racecourse currently has a 120,000 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Epsom Downs was inaugurated for public way back in 1661 (the first recorded horse racing event at this venue). The race course presently has a flat and steeplechase course configuration, and is currently owned by the Jockey Club Racecourses. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Epsom Downs which includes events like Epsom Derby, Epsom Oaks and Coronation Cup.

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4. Flemington Racecourse

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The Flemington Racecourse is located at Melbourne in Australia. The racecourse currently has a 130,000 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Flemington Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back in 1840. The race course presently has a flat, jumps and steeplechase course configuration, and is currently owned by the Victoria Racing Club. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Flemington Racecourse which includes events like the Melbourne Cup, Victoria Derby, LKS Mackinnon Stakes, Emirates Stakes, Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup.

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3. Hanshin Racecourse

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The Hanshin Racecourse is located at Hyogo in Japan. The racecourse currently has a 139,877 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Hanshin Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back in 1949. The race course presently has a thoroughbred – flat racing course configuration, and is currently owned by the Japan Racing Association. There are several major notable equestrian races are organized at the Hanshin Racecourse which includes events like Takarazuka Kinen, Japan Cup Dirt, Oka Sho and Hanshin Juvenile Fillies.

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2. Nakayama Racecourse

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The Nakayama Racecourse is located at Chiba in Japan. The racecourse currently has a 165,676 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Nakayama Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back in 1907. The race course presently has a flat and steeplechase course configuration, and is currently owned by the Japan Racing Association. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Nakayama Racecourse which includes events like Arima Kinen (Grand Prix), Satsuki Sho, Nakayama Grand Jump, Sprinters Stakes, Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes and Nakayama Daishogai.

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1. Tokyo Racecourse

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The Tokyo Racecourse is located in Tokyo, Japan. The racecourse currently has a 223,000 seating capacity for its visitors and equestrian fans, and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 largest horse racing venues by capacity. Tokyo Racecourse was inaugurated for public way back in 1993. The race course presently has a flat and steeplechase course configuration, and is currently owned by the Japan Racing Association. There are several major equestrian races are organized at the Tokyo Racecourse which includes events like Japan Cup, Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks), Yasuda Kinen and Tenno Sho (Autumn).

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Depending on the surface area, horses are trained accordingly. Horse racing venues are built to accommodate large number of people, as they are very popular, especially among people belonging to the elite class. Horse racing is also popular among gamblers.

Top 10 NBA Players with Most Championship Titles

May 26, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 NBA Players with Most Championship Titles

The National Basketball Association, or the NBA, is one of the greatest sports leagues in North America. The NBA Finals is the championship for the league, and it concludes the postseason of the sport. The team that wins the series receives the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, with the players from the winning team receive a celebrity status in the eyes of the world, for their contribution to the team’s victory. The number of championships won by the players is considered to be sign of greatness as a player. Let us take a look at the Top 10 NBA Players with Most Championship Titles.

Top 10 NBA Players with Most Championship Titles

10. Bob Cousy

Basketball player Bob Cousy spent a total of 14 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks as the 1st Round 3rd overall pick at the 1950 NBA draft. Bob Cousy achieved a total of 6 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward. He achieved the NBA Championship title 6 times in 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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9. Robert Horry

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Basketball player Robert Horry spent a total of 16 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Houston Rockets as the 1st Round 11th overall pick at the 1992 NBA draft. John Havlicek achieved a total of 7 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward. He achieved the NBA Championship title twice in 1994 and 1995 for the Houston Rockets, thrice in 2000, 2001 and 2002 for Los Angeles Lakers, and twice in 2005 and 2007 while playing for the NBA franchise San Antonio Spurs.

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8. Frank Ramsey

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Basketball player John Havlicek spent a total of 9 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 1st Round 5th overall pick at the 1953 NBA draft. John Havlicek achieved a total of 7 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward or Guard. He achieved the NBA Championship title 7 times in 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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7. Jim Loscutoff

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Basketball player Jim Loscutoff spent a total of 9 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 1st Round 3rd overall pick at the 1955 NBA draft. Jim Loscutoff achieved a total of 7 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward. He achieved the NBA Championship title 7 times in 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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6. John Havlicek

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Basketball player John Havlicek spent a total of 16 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 1st Round 7th overall pick at the 1962 NBA draft. John Havlicek achieved a total of 8 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward or Guard. He achieved the NBA Championship title 8 times in 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974 and 1976 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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5. Tom “Satch” Sanders

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Basketball player Tom “Satch” Sanders spent a total of 13 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 1st Round 8th overall pick at the 1960 NBA draft. Tom “Satch” Sanders achieved a total of 8 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward. He achieved the NBA Championship title 8 times in 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968 and 1969 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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4. K. C. Jones

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Basketball player K. C. Jones spent a total of 9 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 2nd Round 13th overall pick at the 1956 NBA draft. K. C. Jones achieved a total of 8 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Guard. He achieved the NBA Championship title 8 times in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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3. Tom Heinsohn

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Basketball player Tom Heinsohn spent a total of 9 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 1st Round Territorial Pick at the 1956 NBA draft. Tom Heinsohn achieved a total of 8 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward or Center. He achieved the NBA Championship title 8 times in 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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2. Sam Jones

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Basketball player Sam Jones spent a total of 12 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 1st Round 8th overall pick at the 1957 NBA draft. Sam Jones achieved a total of 10 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Forward. He achieved the NBA Championship title 10 times in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968 and 1969 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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1. Bill Russell

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Basketball player Bill Russell spent a total of 13 seasons of his professional career in the National Basketball League, and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 NBA players with most championship titles. He was initially drafted by the St. Louis Hawks as the 1st Round 2nd overall pick at the 1956 NBA draft. Bill Russell achieved a total of 11 NBA championship titles in his pro basketball career while playing as a Center. He achieved the NBA Championship title 11 times in 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968 and 1969 while playing for the NBA franchise Boston Celtics.

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The individual players of a winning team are presented with a ring, as a sign of honour for leading the team to its victory. Sometimes, these players are also presented other commemorative items such as a wrist watch, in place of the ring. But the greatest honour these players receive is the love and respect from the people around the world.