Stadio Renato Dall'Ara

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Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Location Bologna, Italy Flag of Italy
Broke ground 1927
Opened 1927
Owner Municipality of Bologna
Surface Grass
105x68m
Former names Stadio Littoriale (1927-1945)
Stadio Comunale (1945-1983)
Tenants
Bologna F.C. 1909
Capacity
39,444

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara is a multi-use stadium in Bologna, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and the home of Bologna F.C. 1909. The stadium was built in 1927 and holds 39,444. It has also been named Stadio Littoriale.

The England-Belgium match (1-0, goal scored by David Platt in the 119th minute) of the World Cup in 1990 happened in Bologna. The stadium was also witness to the World Cup competition's quickest goal ever scored, by Davide Gualtieri of San Marino, taking nine seconds to put his team ahead against England. The match finished with England winning 7–1.

Coordinates: 44°29′32.33″N, 11°18′34.80″E

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