Stade Maurice Dufrasne, football stadium in Liege, Belgium
Stade Maurice Dufrasne is a football stadium in Liège and the home ground of Standard Liège, one of the most followed clubs in Belgium. It holds around 27,000 spectators and has covered stands on all sides of the pitch.
The stadium takes its name from Maurice Dufrasne, a sports administrator from the Liège region who was active in the first half of the 20th century. Over the decades, it was rebuilt and expanded several times to keep up with the demands of professional football.
The stadium is a gathering place for Standard Liege supporters and shapes the local identity through football passion. On match days, the surrounding area comes alive with the energy of fans who make this venue central to their community life.
The stadium sits in a residential area along the Meuse river and is well served by public transport. On match days, it helps to arrive early since the streets around the ground fill up quickly.
The stadium is commonly called "Sclessin" by Standard Liège supporters, after the name of the neighbourhood where it stands. This nickname is so widely used in the region that it often appears on local signs instead of the official name.
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