Estádio do Pacaembu
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Estádio do Pacaembu as it is usually called, is a football stadium
in São Paulo
, located on Praça Charles Miller, no nº - in Pacaembu neighborhood. Its official name is Estádio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho and it is owned by the Municipal Prefecture of São Paulo
. The stadium was inaugurated on April 27, 1940 with the presence of the Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas
, the intervener Adhemar de Barros and the mayor
of São Paulo Prestes Maia. The stadium holds 37,952 people and its pitch
dimensions are 104 m of length by 70 m of width.
The stadium is named after Paulo Machado de Carvalho. He was the 1958 FIFA World Cup
Brazilian delegation chief, and was known as "Marechal da Vitória" (Marshall of Victory).
On April 27, 1940, the stadium was inaugurated with a maximum capacity of 60,000 people. On that day, the first match at Pacaembu stadium was played, between Palestra Itália
(Palestra Itália was Palmeiras name in the 1940s) and Coritiba
. Palestra Itália beat Coritiba 6-2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Coritiba's Zequinha. After this match, another match was played. Corinthians beat Atlético Mineiro
4-2. Both matches were from Taça Cidade de São Paulo's cup.
On May 4, 1940, the Taça Cidade de São Paulo final match was played. Palestra Itália beat Corinthians 2-1, being the first club to win a competition at Pacaembu Stadium.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 71,281 people, set on May 24, 1942 when Corinthians
and São Paulo
drew 3-3.
On September 20, 1942, Palmeiras played its first match after changing its name (the previous name was Palestra Itália). Palmeiras beat São Paulo 3-1, winning that year's Campeonato Paulista
.
In 1945, the stadium's largest score was set, when São Paulo beat Jabaquara
12-1.
Corinthians
usually plays at Pacaembu stadium.
2005, the stadium served as the first pit-stop of The Amazing Race 9
.
On May 11, 2007, the pope Benedict XVI met with the youth of Brazil
as a part of his Apostolic Journey to Brazil on the occasion of the Fifth General Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean
matches were played at Estádio do Pacaembu, which were:
On September 29, 2008, the Museu do Futebol (Museum of Football) was inaugurated. It was created to tell the history of Brazilian football. The museum covers 6900 square metres (1.7 acre), it was built at a cost of R$32.5 millions, and is located below the stadium's bleachers. The 680 workers hired to build the museum completed the construction in 13 months.
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, located on Praça Charles Miller, no nº - in Pacaembu neighborhood. Its official name is Estádio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho and it is owned by the Municipal Prefecture of São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
. The stadium was inaugurated on April 27, 1940 with the presence of the Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas
Getúlio Vargas
Getúlio Dornelles Vargas served as President of Brazil, first as dictator, from 1930 to 1945, and in a democratically elected term from 1951 until his suicide in 1954. Vargas led Brazil for 18 years, the most for any President, and second in Brazilian history to Emperor Pedro II...
, the intervener Adhemar de Barros and the mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of São Paulo Prestes Maia. The stadium holds 37,952 people and its pitch
Pitch (sports)
A pitch is an open outdoor area for various activities. It is used in British and Australian English; the comparable term in American English is field...
dimensions are 104 m of length by 70 m of width.
The stadium is named after Paulo Machado de Carvalho. He was the 1958 FIFA World Cup
1958 FIFA World Cup
The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European...
Brazilian delegation chief, and was known as "Marechal da Vitória" (Marshall of Victory).
History
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
(Palestra Itália was Palmeiras name in the 1940s) and Coritiba
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
. Palestra Itália beat Coritiba 6-2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Coritiba's Zequinha. After this match, another match was played. Corinthians beat Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
4-2. Both matches were from Taça Cidade de São Paulo's cup.
On May 4, 1940, the Taça Cidade de São Paulo final match was played. Palestra Itália beat Corinthians 2-1, being the first club to win a competition at Pacaembu Stadium.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 71,281 people, set on May 24, 1942 when Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
and São Paulo
São Paulo Futebol Clube
São Paulo Futebol Clube , commonly known as São Paulo, is a professional football club based in São Paulo, Brazil. They play in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão, Brazil's national league, and are one of the only five clubs to...
drew 3-3.
On September 20, 1942, Palmeiras played its first match after changing its name (the previous name was Palestra Itália). Palmeiras beat São Paulo 3-1, winning that year's Campeonato Paulista
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
.
In 1945, the stadium's largest score was set, when São Paulo beat Jabaquara
Jabaquara Atlético Clube
Jabaquara Atlético Clube, also known as Jabaquara, are a Brazilian football team from Santos, São Paulo.-History:Jabaquara Atlético Clube were founded on November 15, 1914 by Spanish immigrants as Hespanha Foot Ball Club. The club played their first game against Clube Afonso XIII, which were...
12-1.
Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
usually plays at Pacaembu stadium.
2005, the stadium served as the first pit-stop of The Amazing Race 9
The Amazing Race 9
The Amazing Race 9 is the ninth installment of the American reality television show The Amazing Race. This season featured eleven teams of two with a pre-existing relationship in a race around the world to win one million dollars. The show premiered on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 and concluded on...
.
On May 11, 2007, the pope Benedict XVI met with the youth of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
as a part of his Apostolic Journey to Brazil on the occasion of the Fifth General Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean
1950 FIFA World Cup
Several 1950 FIFA World Cup1950 FIFA World Cup
The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II...
matches were played at Estádio do Pacaembu, which were:
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-06-25 | 15.00 | 3–2 | Group 3 | ~50,000 | ||
| 1950-06-28 | 15.00 | 2–2 | Group 1 | ~42,000 | ||
| 1950-07-02 | 15.00 | 2–0 | Group 3 | ~26,000 | ||
| 1950-07-09 | 15.00 | 2–2 | Final Round | ~44,000 | ||
| 1950-07-13 | 15.00 | 3–2 | Final Round | ~8,000 | ||
| 1950-07-16 | 15.00 | 3–1 | Final Round | ~11,000 |
Concerts
- In January 27, 28 and 30, 1995, the Rolling Stones performed at the stadium, in three sold-out concerts, to a total audience of 165,000 people.
- In 2005, Avril LavigneAvril LavigneAvril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more...
presents her biggest show, Bonez Tour, for 40,000 fans. - The Brazilian singer, Roberto CarlosRoberto CarlosRoberto Carlos may refer to:*Roberto Carlos , Brazilian singer**Roberto Carlos *Roberto Carlos , Brazilian footballer*Roberto Carlos , Spanish footballer...
appears at the stadium in a concert, in 2001. - The heavy metal band, Iron MaidenIron MaidenIron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
, presents at the venue in 1995 and 2004, for 60,000 fans.
Museum
External links
- Pacaembu (in PortuguesePortuguese languagePortuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
) - Templos do Futebol
- Inauguration (in PortuguesePortuguese languagePortuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
)