Stadium news #60
A renovation of the Estadio Alberto J. Armando in the Argentine city of Buenos Aires might start in 2025. The world famous venue in La Boca is also known as La Bombonera. The stadium with a sheep shape, which has a capacity of 57,000, is the home of the football club named Boca Juniors. They won several world championship titles. The Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona played 70 league games for the Boca Juniors. He is widely regarded as one of the best football players of all time.
What might happen
The Estadio Alberto J. Armando could become a protected site, which could complicate renovation plans. This decision depends on the authorities of Buenos Aires. A major Argentine news portal hinted that the future capacity of La Bombonera could be 85,000. The largest Argentine stadium, the home of football club River Plate, has a capacity of 84,000. River Plate has a fierce and world famous rivalry with the Boca Juniors.