News of stadiums

Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football

10-10-2023 14:44 Fútbol del pueblo? Not so much – watching the region’s stars play in the flesh has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.

CRIME & SECURITY

Argentine football marks 10 years without away fans at matches

11-06-2023 10:27 It's a decade since Lanús fan Javier Gerez was killed by a police officer outside a stadium in La Plata. Since then, no away supporters have been allowed at football matches in Argentina – but the violence and deaths haven’t ceased

by Claudio Gómez

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Estadio Madre de Ciudades: Ode to modernity in the birthplace of folklore

06-06-2023 12:41 The Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, home to recent FIFA U20 World Cup fixtures, stands as an ode to modernity in the birthplace of Argentine folklore.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina and football: five keys to a national passion

16-12-2022 20:02 Argentina's passion for football has been showcased in Qatar – here are five keys to understanding the country's almost unique relationship with the sport:

SPORT

LGBT football fans fight for safe space in Brazil stadiums

25-10-2022 12:28 Some clubs in Brazil are providing rare safe spaces for gay fans who often steer clear of football stadiums for fear of coming under attack. In other stadiums, homosexual fans are often forced to fly under the radar to avoid homophobic chants, insults, hostile looks, and even assaults.