Sant'Elia stadium, Multi-purpose sports venue in Cagliari, Italy.
Sant'Elia is a multi-purpose sports venue in Cagliari, Sardinia, rising about 22 meters above ground and built on a rectangular layout. Four covered grandstands enclose the central pitch, forming a continuous ring of steel and concrete structures.
Construction began in 1965 after Cagliari Calcio won its first Serie A championship, and the opening ceremony took place in September 1970. In 1990, three World Cup football matches were hosted here, turning it briefly into an international stage.
Three matches of the 1990 FIFA World Cup took place at this stadium, marking its position as a central venue for Italian football competitions.
The capacity was reduced over several rounds of renovation from around 60,000 to roughly 16,000 seats to meet safety standards and structural demands. Access is through multiple gates distributed around the outer perimeter, and visitors should note that the site is currently undergoing construction work.
The attendance record reached around 70,000 people during a match between Cagliari and French club Saint-Étienne. This figure exceeded the official seating capacity by a wide margin, showing how large the turnout could be for certain events.
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