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Stadio Delle Alpi
UEFA
Location Turin, Italy
Coordinates 45°06′34.42″N 7°38′28.54″E / 45.1095611°N 7.6412611°E / 45.1095611; 7.6412611Coordinates: 45°06′34.42″N 7°38′28.54″E / 45.1095611°N 7.6412611°E / 45.1095611; 7.6412611
Broke ground 1988
Opened 1990
Closed 2006
Demolished 2008/09
Owner Juventus F.C.
Surface Grass
Architect Studio Hutter
Capacity
69,000
Field dimensions
105 m × 68 m
Tenants
Torino F.C. (Serie A) (1990-2006)
Juventus F.C. (Serie A) (1990-2006)

The Stadio delle Alpi was a football and athletics stadium in Turin, Italy, and was the home of both Juventus and Torino between 1990 and 2006. In English the name means "Stadium of the Alps", a reference to the nearby mountain range. The stadium is currently being demolished (with both football clubs playing their home fixtures at the rebuilt Stadio Olimpico), and a new stadium will be opened in 2011 in its place.[1]

Designed by architect Studio Hutter, the delle Alpi was originally built in 1990 to host matches for the 1990 World Cup, as a replacement for the ageing Stadio Comunale, the then name of today's Stadio Olimpico. The stadium's original capacity was 69,041 fans, however due to FIFA rules regarding the segregation of home and away supporters, the actual capacity is reduced to 67,229.[2]

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[edit] History

The delle Alpi from outside

Construction on the stadium began in June 1988, and due to the use of prefabricated concrete, was complete within two years. The delle Alpi was built by the council of Turin, with both of the city's football clubs using it as their home ground following the closure of the Stadio Olimpico. It was originally intended to be used for not only football, but also athletics, therefore an athletics track was constructed around the outside of the pitch. However, due to the lack of a warm up track, the stadium has never been used for a major athletics event.

The stadium was inaugurated on 31 May 1990 when a joint Juventus-Torino team defeated an F.C. Porto side 4-3. Due to escalating rental costs, disputes arose between the clubs and the city council. In 1994, the Juventus board investigated building a new stadium, which would be owned by the club. The UEFA Cup semi-final and final matches in 1994-1995 were moved by Juventus to the San Siro, Milan, attracting audiences of 85,000. The Stadio delle Alpi has very rarely been sold out in its history. Finally, in the summer of 2003, Juventus bought the delle Alpi from the council of Turin for a fee of around €25million.[3].

[edit] Attendance

The stadium attendance record is 66 299, set during a UEFA Champions League semifinal (second leg) between Juventus and Real Madrid on 14 May, 2003. During the 1990 World Cup, the stadium hosted (among others) a memorable second round match between Argentina and Brazil, plus a semi-final between Germany and England, both matches attracting around 60,000 fans.

The Delle Alpi's design has been widely criticised due to the poor visibility caused by the distance between the stands and the pitch. This is because of the athletics track, which were rarely used, was constructed around the outside of the pitch. Views from the lower tier were also restricted due to the positioning of advertising hoardings.[4] The stadium's location on the outskirts of town never found favour with fans, and the stadium design leaves spectators exposed to the elements. These factors have contributed to low attendances; in the 2005/6 season, Juventus' average attendance was 35,880.[5]

The poor visibility has led to extraordinarily low attendances. For example, in the Coppa Italia home match against Sampdoria in the 2001-2002 season, only 237 spectators showed up.[6]


Season Juventus average Torino average Juventus trophies Torino trophies
1990–91 43,114 33,990
1991–92 51,832 35,364
1992–93 45,868 26,814 Juventus UEFA Cup winners Torino Coppa Italia winners
1993–94 44,520 26,130
1994–95 47,866 22,205 Juventus Coppa Italia winners and Serie A winners
1995–96 41,946 20,284 Juventus UEFA Champions League winners and Italian Super Cup winners
1996–97 39,271 13,451 Juventus Serie A winners, European Super Cup winners, Intercontinental Cup winners and Italian Super Cup winners
1997–98 47,347 19,505 Juventus Serie A winners
1998–99 47,164 19,627
1999–00 42,229 21,857 Juventus Intertoto Cup winners
2000–01 41,273 17,077
2001–02 40,687 19,002 Juventus Serie A winners and Italian Super Cup winners
2002–03 39,771 14,870 Juventus Serie A winners and Italian Super Cup winners
2003–04 34,365 9,831
2004–05 26,429 10,003 Juventus Serie A* winners
2005–06 30,469 24,995 Juventus Serie A* winners

* = Revoked in wake of Calciopoli.

[edit] Proposed redevelopment

The Delle Alpi is currently being demolished with plans for a 40,000-seater venue and a number of restaurants and other facilities outside the ground. The new grounds of the stadium is expected to cover around 50,000 square metres. The stadium will be completely demolished by February 2009.

The running track, which was widely blamed for ruining the atmosphere in the stadium, will be removed with the fans moved closer to the action.

The addition of this oval ring and set of V.I.P boxes protected with glass facades will characterize the new inner space. A movable roof will cover the new seats and underground services will integrate the complex.

This work will be followed by the construction of a big commercial pavilion, down as one quarter segment of the stadium. A new Juventus training centre will also be built next to the stadium; this open area will be characterized by artificial hills placed between football fields containing dressing rooms and underground parking; a set of light buildings for gymnasium, restaurant, hotel will complete the system.

Work started in late November and, once again, it is hoped that the construction will be completed prior to the 2011/12 season.

Until then, Juventus will continue to play their home matches at the Olimpico in Torino.

[edit] Concerts

Since 1990, Stadio Delle Alpi has been host to a number of concerts and live performances.

[edit] See also

Juventus Arena

[edit] References

  1. ^ "New Stadium, Down To Work". http://juventus.com/site/eng/NEWS_newseventi_B4E9522182814590A77C0C27A760BBDD.asp. Retrieved on 28 November 2008. .
  2. ^ "Stadium". Juventus.com. http://www.juventus.com/uk/fanzone/detail.aspx?lml_language_id=0&trs_id=1525000. 
  3. ^ "Stadium". Juventus Fan Club Malaysia. http://www.jfcm.com.my/jfcm2/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5. 
  4. ^ Evans, Simon. "Juve plan to halve stadium capacity". ESPN.com. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=259367&cc=5739. 
  5. ^ "Guide to Juventus". http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4842984.stm. 
  6. ^ Guardian Online - Guardian Article regarding Stadio delle Alpi March 2006
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