Estádio Romildo Vitor Gomes Ferreira
| Romildão | |
| Full name | Estádio Romildo Vitor Gomes Ferreira |
|---|---|
| Former names |
Estádio Papa João Paulo II Estádio Wilson Fernandes de Barros Estádio Vail Chaves |
| Location | Mogi Mirim, São Paulo Brazil |
| Owner | Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube |
| Capacity | 19,900 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1991 |
| Opened | July 7, 1991 |
| Tenants | |
| Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube | |
Estádio Romildo Vitor Gomes Ferreira, formerly Estádio Vail Chaves, commonly known as Romildão, is a multi-purpose stadium in Moji-Mirim, São Paulo, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 19,900 people.
Estádio Romildo Ferreira is owned by Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube. The stadium is named after Rivaldo's father.
History
In 1991, the works on the stadium were completed. It was named Estádio Wilson Fernandes de Barros, after a Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube's president, and city's mayor. The inaugural match was played on July 7 of that year, when Mogi Mirim beat Palmeiras 4-2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Mogi Mirim's Demetrius.
In 2005, the stadium was renamed to Estádio Papa João Paulo II, after Pope John Paul II. After some years, the stadium was renamed to Estádio Romildo Vitor Gomes Ferreira.
References
- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
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Coordinates: 22°26′22.71″S 46°57′45.22″W / 22.4396417°S 46.9625611°W
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