Allianz Arena – The stadium of the Champions League final

Since its official opening on May 31, 2005, the Allianz Arena is the most popular soccer stadium in Germany. Without doubt, this stadium is an awesome football venue. It can seat up to 69,000 spectators spread on three terraces configured one over the other. A great feature of this stadium is that its terraces offer direct proximity to the action on the field combining the raw excitement and the usual comforts of a modern football ground. No wonder Allianz Arena has been selected to host the prestigious 2012 UEFA Champions League Final match.

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South Africa?s Stadiums in World Cup 2010

The stadiums to be used for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa have just been officially released for football fans in the world. To be specific, five of South Africa’s football stadiums will have major renovations for 2010 including Soccer City and Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg in North West Province, and the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein in the Free State. Moreover, new stadiums have been built at Mbombela in Mpumalanga and in the Nelson Mandela Metro in the Eastern Cape, and Green Point complete with a retractable dome to protect fans and players from the Cape’s unpredictable weather. Let’s take an in-dept look at the stadiums where football matches in World Cup 2010 will take place as follows:

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Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium – a Stage for Sporting Dreams

Often overshadowed by its high-profile neighbours, Tianjin is a highly underrated tourist destination which has a significant amount of potential.  This vibrant city is not only home to a variety of fascinating attractions but is also one of the friendliest places to visit in the country. Those are under the impression that Tianjin is just a stopover city on the way to Beijing should take some time to explore Tianjin itself in order to discover what the city has on offer. Another aspect of the Tianjin travel experience which will no doubt impress even the most seasoned traveler is the local cuisine which boasts a remarkable variety of delectable dishes.

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