Estadio Miguel Sancho is a football stadium located in the city of Córdoba in the homonymous province of Argentina.[3] It is owned and operated by local Club Atlético Racing and was opened in 1948. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.[1]
| Estadio Miguel Sancho | |
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 Panoramic view of the stadium in 2012 | |
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| Address | Hernán Huberman 1750 Córdoba Argentina |
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| Coordinates | 31°23′22″S 64°08′36″W / 31.3895°S 64.1434°W |
| Owner | C.A. Racing (C) |
| Type | Stadium |
| Capacity | 15,000 [1] |
| Field size | 105 x 79 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 27 May 1948 |
| Renovated | 1984–85 [2] |
| Tenants | |
| Racing (C) | |
History edit
The team played their home matches at the Unión Telefónica Stadium on Potosí street in the Barrio Inglés (current Barrio Pueyrredón).[4] Inaugurated in June 1936, it was the first venue of C.A. Racing.[2]
Architect Lange was the author of the project for a new stadium. That project was supervised by engineer Wieland. The grandstands were built by César Gervasi and Conrado Grotstchl. Works had a cost of m$n81,000.[5]
The stadium was inaugurated on 27 May 1948[1] under the presidency of Rubén Monguzzi.[6] Celebrations ended with a friendly match between Racing and Club Atlético Belgrano, champion of Liga Cordobesa. Racing won 4–3.[6] The recently inaugurated venue had a 70 metre-width official grandstand for 4,000 spectators with 25 tiers, a popular stand (capacity of 2,000) with 12 tiers, and the stalls (capacity for 300 people).
In May 1976, the stadium was given the name "Miguel Sancho" as a tribute to a former president that leaded the club for 24 years.[2] Mario Spirópulos (in office 1976–89)[7] was the president by then.[1]
The stadium was refurbished in 1984 under the presidency of Donato Antonacci.[5] One year later, a lighting system was installed.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Racing de Nueva Italia festeja el aniversario 75 de su estadio on La Voz, 27 May 2023
- ^ a b c d Historia on C.A. Racing
- ^ "Estadio Miguel Sancho" on Qué Visitar en Córdoba? blogsite
- ^ Principios del barrio Inglés
- ^ a b Racing está de festejo on Canal C, 28 May 2019
- ^ a b ¡Felices 72 años al Miguel Sancho! on Ultima Jugada, 27 May 2020
- ^ Mi gran presidente griego by Hugo Caric on Perfil, 28 Aug 2022
