There is nothing more beautiful than watching a match in a stadium. The atmosphere of thousands of fans singing and jumping is indescribable. The passion for football is spread all over the world. From the Premier League to Serie A, the environment is something that anyone who calls themselves a football fan must experience at least once. Cheering is definitely an integral part of this world. So why not find out which are the noisiest stadiums in this fantastic sport?
These five stadiums are certainly among the most difficult and noisiest in the world. They didn't make it to the final of 10, but they still deserve a mention.
15. Estadio Centenario; Peñarol, Uruguay
14. San Siro; AC Milan & Inter, Italy
13. Stadion Miejski; Wisla Krakow, Poland
12. Ibrox; Rangers, Scotland
11. Estadio Azteca; Mexico national team & Club America, Mexico
Founded: 1884
Capacity: 45,276
Attendance record: 61,905 in 1952 (it wasn't a stadium for everyone).
Liverpool fans certainly know how to support their team and put some pressure on their rivals, especially from the Kop. Although expansion plans have been in place since 2002, Anfield is a communitarian asset, so there must be City Council approval to make it happen.
“You never walk alone” is one of the most popular anthems in world football.
Founded: 1937
Capacity: 51,117
Record of attendance: 65,427 in 1968.
De Kuip is the home of 14-time Eredivisie champion Feyenoord. The stadium is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and has been refurbished twice. Its original capacity was 64,000 people. However, in 1949, 5,000 seats were added, and 45 years later, it was reduced to 51,117.
Some traditional songs are Hand in Hand, which appears to be the club anthem, Feyenoord 'til I Die, and Just Can't Get Enough.
Founded: 1940
Capacity: 49,000
Record of attendance: 57,395 in 1940.
Its official name is Estadio Alberto J. Armando. It is home to Argentine club Boca Juniors, one of the most successful and best supported clubs in the country.
The 12 is the ultra (barra brava) of Boca Juniors, and is characterized by the use of drums and fireworks while the anthems are Boca Es Mi Vida (Boca is my life) and Dale, Dale Boca (Go, Go Boca).
Founded: 1892
Capacity: 60,355
Record of attendance: 83,500 in 1938.
Located in Parkhead, in Glasgow's East End, Celtic Park underwent a redevelopment from 1994 to 1998, and consisted of three phases at a cost of £ 40 million, according to the BBC.
Come on You Bhoys in Green, The Celtic Song and The Fields of Athenry are some of the most sung songs.
Founded: 1959
Capacity: 28,703
Record of attendance: 45,252 in 1976.
The stadium PAOK was redeveloped for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Among the features, it has a new roof and a four-story building with VIP suites that have a bar overlooking the field, a multimedia center with 120 seats and offices.
Two of the classic songs of this establishment are Toumba Will Boil and Partizan.
Founded: 1974
Capacity: 80,645
Record of attendance: 83,000 in 2004.
Signal Iduna Park is a world-class stadium. It hosted four matches of the 1974 World Cup and six of the 2006 World Cup. In both events, it reached its maximum capacity for international matches: 54,000 in 1974 and 65,000 in 2006.
It has been redeveloped four times, the most significant between 2002 and 2003. Heja BVB, Allez Borussia Dortmund Allez and Ole, Here comes the BVB are a must in the stadium.
Founded: 1963
Capacity: 55,538
Record of attendance: 110,000 in 1975.
Otherwise known as Marakana, it is a strong and intimidating place. It is home to the Belgrade Red Star, the most successful club in Serbia.
It was redeveloped in 2008 (new grass). But its capacity has changed over the years. It held 55,000 supporters from 1963 to 1964. From the latter to 1993, it hosted 110,000 fans. Finally, in 1993 it was adapted to receive 55 538 people.
Fans (Delije) usually sing Ale, Ale, Aleo; In winter, Rain, Sun, Snow or Wind; and Pobeda.
Founded: 1908
Capacity: 50,509
Record of attendance: 50,025 in 2003.
It is the home of Fenerbahce SK which have won 18 Super Lig titles and 6 Turkish Cups. When it was opened, Sukru Saracoglu Stadium had a capacity of 25,000 people, but underwent several redevelopments: 1999, 2006 and 2013. The purpose of the current stadium is to welcome 62,000 supporters.
Fenerbahce Sen Cok Yasa (Fenerbahce God bless you) and Seninle Olmak Var Ya are traditional songs.
Founded: 2002
Capacity: 76,092
Record of attendance: 79,414 in 2002.
Besiktas players play their home games in the 'Ataturk Olympic Stadium because the enigmatic BJK Inonu stadium was closed in May 2013 due to a new stadium project that will have a capacity of 41,903, which means around 9,700 more seats.
Fans of Besiktas have managed to make this venue one of the strongest since their arrival this season. Classic songs include the Besiktas Hymn, Hadi Hisset (Come!), Gucune Guc Katmaya Geldik (We have the Strength)
Founded: 2011
Capacity: 52,652
Record of attendance: 52,044 in 2013.
Three words: Guinness World Records.
Turk Telecom Arena held the record for the loudest crowd roar in a sports stadium, when Galatasaray fans hit 131 decibels.
Fans manage to turn Turk Telecom Arena into hell. Their chants Marsi and Cim Bom Burya can intimidate any team.
Whether you are a fan of one team or another, always pay close attention to the auditory stress you are subjected to. If you experience ear discomfort after watching a match in a stadium, try coming to one of our centers for a quick and free check.
