Estadio Olímpico Chateau Carreras
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The Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, formerly known as Estadio Córdoba and popularly Estadio Olímpico Chateau Carreras, is a stadium in the Chateau Carreras neighborhood of Córdoba
, Argentina
.
The stadium was built in 1976 in preparation for the 1978 World Cup. It has capacity for 46,083 spectators although it doesn't provide seating for all of them, like many Argentine
stadiums.
Most football
teams in Córdoba
have their own stadiums but they usually prefer playing in this stadium for its size and comfort, especially when playing important games that attract big crowds.
The stadium, in 2006 and 2007, hosted some Special Stages of motorsport event named Rally Argentina
, a round of the World Rally Championship
.
In the not too distant future, there are plans to remodel the arena, which has not undergone major changes since its construction and is a victim of constant complaints about the poor viewing quality from the stands. Many stadiums as River Plate's El Monumental allow excellent views of sporting events due to the steepness of the stands and the elevation of the field of play. However, the shape of the "Chateau " is similar to that of a shallow bowl so that, coupled with the distance to the field , offers a poor view of the playing surface . Some seats in the stadium offer particularly poor viewing experience , up to 80 metres from the playing surface .
The government of the Province of Córdoba, plans to sink the field 4 meters , to build new ringside bleachers and add new seating. The stadium's capacity would then reach 57,000 .
Further work includes dismantling the track surrounding the pitch and upgrades to access , lighting and health services .
Another objective of this reorganization is that the Seleccion Argentina de Football would play World Cup qualifiers at the stadium, rather than Buenos Aires.
tournament to be held in Argentina. The stadium capacity has increased to 57,000 people, with the inclusion of a tray on the pit uncovered. The stadium is also being upgraded and refurbished inside and out with the latest technology. Once the remodelling is finished, the stadium will be the second-largest in the country by seating capacity, and one of the most modern. On October 6, 2010, the stadium was to be renamed as Mario Alberto Kempes, after the famous Argentinian football player, who scored the first two goals against the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup Final
and the first goal in this stadium.
Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina after the federal capital Buenos Aires, with...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
The stadium was built in 1976 in preparation for the 1978 World Cup. It has capacity for 46,083 spectators although it doesn't provide seating for all of them, like many Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
stadiums.
Most football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
teams in Córdoba
Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina after the federal capital Buenos Aires, with...
have their own stadiums but they usually prefer playing in this stadium for its size and comfort, especially when playing important games that attract big crowds.
The stadium, in 2006 and 2007, hosted some Special Stages of motorsport event named Rally Argentina
Rally Argentina
The Rally Argentina is an Argentine rally competition that has been both a round of the World Rally Championship and also the Intercontinental Rally Challenge. The rally is also a round of the South American Rally Championship and the Argentine Rally Championship...
, a round of the World Rally Championship
World Rally Championship
The World Rally Championship is a rallying series organised by the FIA, culminating with a champion driver and manufacturer. The driver's world championship and manufacturer's world championship are separate championships, but based on the same point system. The series currently consists of 13...
.
In the not too distant future, there are plans to remodel the arena, which has not undergone major changes since its construction and is a victim of constant complaints about the poor viewing quality from the stands. Many stadiums as River Plate's El Monumental allow excellent views of sporting events due to the steepness of the stands and the elevation of the field of play. However, the shape of the "Chateau " is similar to that of a shallow bowl so that, coupled with the distance to the field , offers a poor view of the playing surface . Some seats in the stadium offer particularly poor viewing experience , up to 80 metres from the playing surface .
The government of the Province of Córdoba, plans to sink the field 4 meters , to build new ringside bleachers and add new seating. The stadium's capacity would then reach 57,000 .
Further work includes dismantling the track surrounding the pitch and upgrades to access , lighting and health services .
Another objective of this reorganization is that the Seleccion Argentina de Football would play World Cup qualifiers at the stadium, rather than Buenos Aires.
Remodeling
The stadium is currently being refurbished for the 2011 Copa America2011 Copa América
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
tournament to be held in Argentina. The stadium capacity has increased to 57,000 people, with the inclusion of a tray on the pit uncovered. The stadium is also being upgraded and refurbished inside and out with the latest technology. Once the remodelling is finished, the stadium will be the second-largest in the country by seating capacity, and one of the most modern. On October 6, 2010, the stadium was to be renamed as Mario Alberto Kempes, after the famous Argentinian football player, who scored the first two goals against the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup Final
1978 FIFA World Cup Final
The Final of the 1978 FIFA World Cup was contested between hosts Argentina and The Netherlands. The match was won by the Argentines in extra time by a score of 3–1. Mario Kempes, who finished as the tournament's top scorer, was named the man of the match...
and the first goal in this stadium.