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ESTADIO AZUL Inaugurated on February 6, 1946 with a football match between Pumas and Aguiluchos. It was originally called Estadio Olímpico de la Ciudad de los Deportes. While first created for football matches it has hosted various soccer teams including America, Necaxa and Atlante. Since 1996 it has hosted Cruz Azul home matches.
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As part of Terra's end of the year coverage, we provide you some content that highlights the best and worst of the year, from the biggest scandals to the most beautiful women. Here, we bring you the stadiums that have helped shape the history of Mexican soccer.
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CALIENTE Inaugurated in November 2007, it currently holds 21,000 fans to be extended to 33,000 in the latest refurbishments. The stadium has become an icon in Tijuana, with Mexicans from San Diego and other US cities traveling to the stadium to watch Xolos.
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CUAUHTEMOC: Inaugurated on October 6, 1968 for the Olympic Games. The first match was between Puebla and America, hosting Mexico and Czechoslovakia during the games in a 1-1 draw. It is a historic site in Mexico as a venue for the 1968 Olympic Games and the 1970 and 1986 World Cups.
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The official name of the stadium is Generalisimo Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon. Inaugurated on April 9, 1989 with a match between Morelia and America.
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NOU Camp: Inaugurated on February 1, 1967 with the international matchup between Santos (Brazil) and Argentinas River Plate, although it had also been used previously for a match between Leon and America. Leons stadium was a venue during the 1968 Olympic Games and two World Cups.
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UNIVERSITARIO: The current home for Tigres opened on May 30, 1967 in a friendly between Monterrey and Atletico Madrid. It has the capacity for 42,000 fans.
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UNIVERSITARIO It is said the infamous wave was first used here on September 18, 1984 in a match between Mexico and Argentina.
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LA Corregidora: It was inaugurated in 1984 by president MMiguel de la Madrid in a friendly between Mexico and Poland. It has been hope to various gorups including Cobras de Queretaro, Atlante, Halcones de Queretaro, Pumas. Today it hosts the games for Gallos Blancos.
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The name comes from the heroine of the Mexican revolution, Dona Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, wife of a magistrate (Corregidor) of Queretaro named Miguel Dominguez.
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ESTADIO CORONA: Inaugurated on November 11, 2009 costing 100 million dollars and holding 30,000 fans though a refurbishment is in mind to extend the capacity to 40,000.
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ESTADIO CORONA It seems Santos was cursed in the new stadium after losing the first three finals it reached until the Clausura 2012 when they defeated Monterrey in the final.
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Estadio Azteca: It was inaugurated on May 29, 19996 with a match between America and Torino. Currently, it has a capacity for 105,000 fans and has held great events including World Cups, NFL Games, and concerts from huge stars like Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and U2.
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ESTADIO AZTECA: Currently its only home to America in the first division but it has also been home to Cruz Azul (1971-1996), Necaxa (1966-1971; 1982-2003), Atlante (1966-1983, 1996-2000, 2004-2007) and Atletico español (1971-1982).
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OLIMPICO UNIVERSITARIO: It was opened on November 20, 1952. Its first game hosted was between UNAM and IPN in football. The stadium includes a mural by Diego Rivera called La Universidad, la Familia Mexicana, la Paz y la Juventud Deportista.
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OLIMPICO UNIVERSITARIO: It has hosted great events including the 1968 Olympic Games, 1986 World Cup, the 1955 and 1975 Pan American Games.
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TECNOLOGICO: Inaugurated on July 17 1950. It is part of the Campus of the Technical School in Monterrey and holds 36,485 fans.
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ANDRES QUINTANA ROO: Inaugurated on July 24, 1984; With Atlante moving to Cancun it was remodeled in 2007, extending its capacity to 20,000 fans.
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ALFONSO LASTRAS: In permanent construction since 1988, it was inaugurated on May 25, 1999 and is the home to San Luis. It currently holds 30,000 fans.
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OMNILIFE: Inaugurated on July 30, 2010 with a capacity of 49, 850 fans. It cost 146 million dollars and was the home of the 2011 Pan American Games.
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ESTADIO JALISCO: Inaugurated on January 31, 1960 in a game between Atlas and San Lorenzo. It holds 56, 713 spectators and has been home to Atlas, Oro, Tapatio, Tecos, Leones Negros and Chivas (which moved to Omnilife in 2010).
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VICTOR MANUEL REYNA: Built in 1982 to hold 6,000 fans it was remodeled in 2002 to receive first division games and now holds 31,500 fans as the venue for Chiapas.
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NEMESIO DÍEZ Inaugurated on August 8, 1954 it currently holds 27,000 spectators. It has had various names in its history including Hector Barraza, Luis Gutierrez Dosal, Toluca 70, Touca 7-86, even Nemesio Diez Riega. It is also called La Bombonera de Toluca due to its resemblance to Boca Juniors stadium.
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HIDALGO: Inaugurated on February 14, 1993 in a friendly between Tuzos and Pumas. It has a capacity of 30,000 fans.
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BANORTE: Inaugurated on August 9, 2003 it was first known as Carlos Gonzalez y Gonzalez. It currently holds 23,000 fans. Pep
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Guardiola called the stadium home when he played for Dorados.
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10 DE DICIEMBRE: Built in 1963 it holds 17,000 fans. It was been home to the Cruz Azul youth team though it was Cruz Azuls official home between 1964 and 1971.
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VICTORIA: Built in 2003 after the old state venue was demolished. It holds 25,500 fans.
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JUAN N. LOPEZ: Inaugurated on August 20, 1994 it holds 20,000 fans. It is named after Juan Nepomuceno Lopez who sold the territory to build the stadium.
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MARTE R. GOMEZ: Inaugurated on October 19, 1939 it holds 19,000 fans. It held various sports in its history, currently home to second division team Correcaminos.
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MIGUEL ALEMAN: It was inaugurated in 1954 and has a capacity of 32,300 fans. It has had various remodeling to meet with FMF regulations.
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MIGUEL ALEMAN: The stadium saw the last professional games of legends like Hugo Sanchez, Emilio Butragueno and Miguel Gonzalez Michel.
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SERGIO LEON CHAVES: Inaugurated on October 27, 1968 in a friendly between Irapuato and the Spanish national team. It holds 27,500 spectators.
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TRES DE MARZO: Construction began in 1971 for a stadium for 3,000 people. It was remodeled when Tecos reached the first division in 1975 to hold 22,000 spectators.
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ESTADIO AZUL Inaugurated on February 6, 1946 with a football match between Pumas and Aguiluchos. It was originally called Estadio Olímpico de la Ciudad de los Deportes. While first created for football matches it has hosted various soccer teams including America, Necaxa and Atlante. Since 1996 it has hosted Cruz Azul home matches.
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