Stadio Renato Curi

Summary

The Stadio Renato Curi is a football stadium in the Italian city of Perugia.

Stadio Renato Curi
Map
Former namesStadio Pian di Massiano (1975–1977)
LocationPerugia, Italy
OwnerMunicipality of Perugia
Capacity23,625
SurfaceGrass
105x68m
Construction
Broke ground1975
Opened1975
ArchitectLuigi Corradi
Tenants

It is home to A.C. Perugia Calcio. The stadium is named after Renato Curi (1953–1977), who died from a heart attack during a game against Juventus on 30 October 1977. Its capacity is 28,000 spectators.

History edit

The stadium, designed by Luigi Corradi, was built in 1974 in only three months time in Pian di Massiano outside the old center of Perugia. The use of Stadio Santa Giuliana was considered too small after AC Perugia was promoted to the top tier of Italian soccer, the Serie A. Until renaming of Stadio Renato Curi in 1977 it was named Stadio Pian di Massiano.

International matches edit

Five international matches of the Italy national football team have taken place at the Stadio Renato Curi:[1]

Date Match Score Stage Attendance
22 December 1983 Italy – Cyprus 3–1 European Championship Qualifying match 20,773
22 December 1988 Italy – Scotland 2–0 Friendly match 26,000
9 October 1996 Italy – Georgia 1–0 World Cup Qualifying match 14,012
25 April 2001 Italy – South Africa 1–0 Friendly match 15,369
4 June 2014 Italy - Luxembourg 1–1 Friendly match 23,000

References edit

  1. ^ "Stadio Renato Curi, Perugia, football venue".

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