In the world of football, stadiums are the soul of the game and the main identity of clubs, or home. Some teams have remained faithful to their first stadium, while others have stepped in to modernize them but remain in the same place, creating a strong connection with the fans. Here are 10 teams from 10 different countries that have never changed their stadiums since their inception.
10. Netherlands: PSV
Stadium: Philips Stadion
Opened: 1916
Location: Endhoven
PSV has stayed in the same location since its creation, maintaining the special bond between the fans and the club.
9. Portugal: Marítimo
Stadium: Estádio dos Barreiros
Opened: 1927
Location: Madeira
Marítimo has remained loyal to Estádio dos Barreiros since the beginning of its history, representing the pride of Madeira.
8. Mexico: Club América
Stadium: Estadio Azteca
Opened: 1966
Location: Mexico City
Club América has always played at Estadio Azteca, one of the most legendary stadiums in the world, famous for hosting two World Cup finals.
7. France: Stade de Reims
Stadium: Stade Auguste-Delaune
Opened: 1935
Location: Reims
Stade de Reims has maintained their connection with Stade Auguste-Delaune, which remains a symbol of the club’s history and its success during the 1950s.
6. Argentina: Rosario Central
Stadium: Estadio Gigante de Arroyito
Opened: 1926
Location: Rosario
Rosario Central has remained in the same stadium since its inception, creating a deep connection with the city and its fans.
5. Brazil: Santos
Stadium: Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro)
Opened: 1916
Location: Santos
Santos has always played at Vila Belmiro, a stadium that has been the scene of many historic moments, including those of the legendary Pelé.
4. Germany: VfL Bochum
Stadium: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
Opened: 1911
Location: Bochum
VfL Bochum, one of the oldest clubs in the world, has played in the same stadium since 1911.
3. Spain: Athletic Bilbao
Stadium: San Mamés
Opened: 1913 (the new stadium was built on the same site in 2013)
Location: Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao is synonymous with San Mamés, having remained faithful to the location of their original stadium for over a century.
2. Italy: Genoa
Stadium: Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Opened: 1911
Location: Genoa
Genoa CFC, the oldest Italian football team, has played in the same stadium for more than 100 years.
1. England: Burnley
Stadium: Turf Moor
Opened: 1883
Location: Burnley
Burnley has been at Turf Moor for more than a century, maintaining a traditional atmosphere that connects fans with the history of the club.
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