Bezerrão, Football stadium in Gama, Brazil
Bezerrão, also known as Estádio Walmir Campelo Bezerra, is a football stadium in Gama, in the Federal District of Brazil. It has a capacity of around 20,000 people and is owned by the Government of the Federal District.
The stadium was inaugurated in 1977 and underwent a major renovation that kept it closed from 2006 to 2008. It was reopened in November 2008 with a friendly match between Brazil and Portugal.
The stadium is a meeting point for local football fans, especially supporters of Sociedade Esportiva do Gama. On match days, the surrounding area fills with people wearing the team's colors, and the stands come alive with chants and flags.
The stadium is in the Gama administrative region, south of Brasília's central area. It is best to check the schedule of matches in advance, as the venue is mainly used on game days.
The stadium hosted the opening and final matches of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. It also holds the record for the highest attendance in a match between Brazil and Portugal, with over 19,000 spectators.
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