Estádio Figueira de Melo

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Estádio Figueira de Melo, also known as Figueirinha,[1] is a multi-use stadium located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people and was built in 1916. The stadium is named after the street where it is located in, Figueira de Melo Street.[2]

[edit] History

The stadium was inaugurated on April 23, 1916, when São Cristóvão and Santos drew 1-1.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ (Portuguese) São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas. Arquivo de Clubes. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
  2. ^ a b (Portuguese) Estádio Figueira de Melo. Templos do Futebol. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.

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