Critiquing the Best Stadiums in Europe! 

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Johan Cruyff was one of the greatest player/coach of his generation, he did more to revolutionize the game of soccer than anyone could imagine, Ajax named the stadium after him to honor all that he did for the club, both as a player, coach, and academy director, it’s a bit like how the Packers named Lambaeu after their head coach

"The Man City stands are packed" good one mate 🤣🤣🤣

Estadio da Luz was opened in 2004 ready for the 04 Euros, Emirates was opened in 2006 so the Emirates is a carbon copy of Estadio da Luz.

bruh Cruyff literally revolutionizes football as a player and coach. He also arguably promoted the Diamond formation and the fluidity of the gameplay and also the mentor of Pep Guardiola.

As a native from Dortmund I really appreciate you for putting our stadium at number one, yet the team is called "Borussia Dortmund" only. And the atmosphere is indeed one of the best in Europe; imagine the Tennessee fans against Bama last weekend but every week.

Speaking of Monaco, can we see your critiques of the Formula 1 tracks on the 2023 schedule? Great vid as always

The Estadio da Luz actually opened 3 years before the Emirates and the reason they are so similar is that they were designed by the same architecture firm

Local polish person here: the stadium in Gdansk has that color to resemble a piece of amber which is plentiful on the polish seaside

As a Marseillais, I'm happy you finally talk about my stadium. It went from one of the worst stadiums in France to one of the best in Europe with the 2011-14 renovation. Indeed, there are insults in French, especially when we host PSG but I won't tell them. The atmosphere is just insane on gameday. I went there for a rugby final and it was loud.

Westfalenstadion is an incredible experience especially if you are a Dortmund fan. Such a great atmosphere, especially if it is a UCL night game. Can’t recommend it enough.

What you highlighted at 3:40 is actually an old horse racetrack that's being torn down. The replacement under the current plan would be built on the parking lot you see on the top of the frame. Also said plans are quite unpopular, so I wouldn't be surprised if they change drastically in the near future

As Italian and Fan of FC Internazionale Mailand, I'm Happy San Siro (or for us STADIO MEAZZA) made to the List. Unfortunately (like you mentioned), because the Taxes surrounded that Area and the cost to rent the place, they had to demolish and build a new Stadium called "The Dome", *BUT* there's a way to maintain San Siro alive by renovating the higher stands with building like Restaurant, Gym and Shopping Stores. San Siro is part of Italian History and home of the Battle of Mailand (in Italian has called DERBY DELLA MADONNINA) between AC Mailand and the FC Internazionale Mailand. I hope this Stadium remain in Function for years to come.

Estádio da luz opened in 2003 before the emirates even broke ground (2004) so we didnt copied and pasted their's, at best they did that (even though it was made by the same company).

As a European, I was near instantly triggered...1. the Estadio da Luz was built before the Emirates in London - which is considered to have one of the worst atospheres in England, it's a poor stadium (even Arsenal fans agree on this one). 2. San Siro is NOT owned by AC Milan & the new stadium is NOT being build for a number of years or beside it. You missed out some amazing stadiums (but I know you didn't want to make it 60 mins long), but a great video!

Being a Dortmund supporter and getting increasingly annoyed at the lack of Westfalenstadion, to only end up the winner, really was a rollercoaster of an experience haha

The fact that Old Trafford is not here is actually not surprising Yes we love it but dude we seriously need a new stadium

Before I continuing watching this video, the Civitas Metropolitano(it was named the Wanda Metropolitano until last season due to a publicity deal) wasn't rebuilt from the past stadium, it's a completely new one and in another zone of Madrid iirc. The old Estadio Vicente Calderón which was the stadium where Atletico de Madrid played before moving to the Metropolitano was near the Manzanares river iirc and you could pass under the stadium with a car since it was in the middle of an important highway that goes around Madrid.

Fun fact about the Allianz is that of the two architectural firms responsible for its construction, one is also the firm behind building the Bird’s Nest in Beijing (Allianz is more attractive tho) and the other is responsible for architectural gems such as Apple Park (California), Marina Bay Sands (Singapore), the Sydney Opera House (Australia), and the Millenium Footbridge (London, UK). Hopefully the next time I get to visit the beautiful stadium that is the Allianz will be for an actual game!

Thanks for showing the love to Cardiff, it is a fantastic stadium. The location is honestly unmatched too as you can leave the pub 10 minutes before your game and not have to trek across town

Sorry Mr. Vids, I'm a bit late to the party, but I feel you're missing one. Croke Park in Dublin is Europe's third largest stadium (82,300)

estadio da luz opened in 2003 emirates stadiium opened in 2006

Signal Iduna Park is definitely one of my favourite stadiums in the world, saying this as a Bayern fan, the UCL night atmosphere is insane.

Benfica's stadium was rebuilt for the Euro 04 so how did it copy a stadium built 3 years later

Wembley's roof is definitely the best truss in England right now

Asian/pacific rim soccer is going to be in the spotlight big time over the next year or so as they will be a ton of big tournaments on the horizon. Besides the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They is also a number of other major events coming up. 🇮🇳: FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup (Currently on going) 🇦🇺 & 🇳🇿: 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup 🇮🇩: 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup 🇶🇦 : 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Amazing vid. Love it when you cover the continent im from.

Notice how most of these stadiums don't have humongous sprawling parking lots that's just wasted space. The stadiums blend into the urban fabric very nicely in most instances and aren't packed full of insecurity mobiles like fullsize pickups and massive SUVs. Well except for Atletico Madrid....their stadium was built over a highway 😂 As far as quaint and unique stadiums with lots of cool history nothing beats Craven Cottage where Fulham plays. It's like Camden Yards but for soccer. Some of the most intimidating games for the away teams are in Istanbul though. Nef Stadyumu where Galatasaray play is a fortress.

I'd like to see a ranking video on all current NHL arenas. I think that would be cool

You forgot to mention how Tottenham stadium soccer field moves and the NFL field is underneath the soccer field. Thanks for talking about stadiums in this sport.

Kudos for using Westfalen instead of the sponsor name. And Johan Cruijff is the greatest Dutch football player (even very high on the global list, top 5 is far from a hot take), the greatest legend in Ajax club history (on and off the field), a local hero as well, a philantropist and the most important pundit on Dutch television. His prime as a player was in the 1970s, but his influence (and that of his former coach, Rinus Michels) is still very noticeable today. Their total football, invented late 1960s, is basically the ground work for and invention of any modern offensive football system internationally: either inspiring it or being the exact blue print for it. And the stadium is for the majority financed by the city, which is also still the majority owner of the place.

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I love that most of these aren't in the middle of a sea of parking spots like US stadiums

The smaller stadium that backs onto the Millennium Stadium is The Cardiff Arms Park. The fact that it backs onto the Millennium is why theres a small section of the Millennium that only has 2 tiers (unlike the rest of the stadium with 3). This area is called Glanmore's Gap and is notorious as being the only part of the stadium without easy access to a bar.

9:18 there was idea floating around to use national stadium for ski jumping. There is enough room to build small ski jumping infrastructure to be watched inside

Johan Cruijff reinvented modern football. the Dutch played 'Total Football', which means that players changed position and formation during the match. Before that, players remained in a position where they were assigned for the entire match. Johan Cruijff perfected this playing style Johan Cruijff had made Ajax and Barcelona big clubs. He also humiliated the Spanish dictator Franco by winning 5-0 in Madrid. He named his son Jordy which was forbidden by Franco. Saint Jordy is the patron saint of Catalonia. However, Johan was of Dutch nationality and could name his son whatever he wanted. Due to the big wins over Real Madrid, the Catalans took to the streets to celebrate, but were sometimes beaten down by the Spanish riot police. Keep in mind that FC Barcelona was a mediocre club at the time and Johan Cruijff became their hero. Not only in sports but also politically. Johan never spoke verbally about politics, he did that with his feet. Johan had a philosophy that clubs should train their own youth players and train them in an attacking formation. Play attractive and coordinated football. His philosophy ensures that Ajax has the best youth academy in Europe and earn hundreds of millions euro annually by selling these youth players to top clubs. When Johan Cruijf died, both Ajax and Barcelona wanted their stadiums to be renamed after him. Eventually the Ajax stadium was called Johan Cruijf Arena and the second stadium of FC Barcelona Estadi Johan Cruyff.

5:30-5:34 That’s putting it very mildly… though the Brett Farve disses never get old.

Buddy, I love you so much ... #1 is about half a mile from where I am and you can't really put your finger on it but it IS #1. The HUGE stands that shakes under 25k jumping at the same time, the acoustics, the size...it's THE venue to experience true european football and everyone who's been there agrees that you HAVE to go if you can. It's like sports hajj basically

Cool to learn about these, only heard of Wembley stadium before.

As a Spurs fan, I agree it’s a crappy move that Google Earth haven’t updated their model of it. It’s like they’re waiting to sponsor it or something… Great to see the Westfalenstadion riding high. Love seeing the old grounds evolve and not need to be torn down and rebuilt As for San Siro, their new Cathedral will be beautiful (although an example of building a new ground- you could do a vid on upcoming new stadia, eg new San Siro, Roma, Everton…)

Nice to see so many great stadiums. Now to the next Continent!

Crossover with Wide World of Stadiums when!?

San siro isn't owned and operated by AC Milan. It is owned by the city of Milan and operated by both AC Milan and Inter Milan. And they aren't building anything beside it

Even though Turkey is Europe/Asia, for an impressive stadium, you have to check out “Bursa Timsah Arena” 🐊 Also Anfield is incredible for atmosphere

Braga's stadium (Municipal Stadium) not making this list is a huge oversight. Possibly the best and most unique football stadium there is.

I appreciate that you put the aviva on the list but croke park probably would have been a better fit. Still great video

A list you’ll not even have known was possible. Uk pro ice hockey “arenas” that’ll be a good one. You’ll understand the “arena” part when you start looking into the EIHL rinks

Come for the Holy Grail clip, stay for the Brett Favre shade. * chef's kiss *

I'm pretty sure Estadio da Luz opened before the Emirates.

Love to see one of these for Australia

I was wondering when you were gonna cover European Stadiums

The fact that Cruijff never lifted a Worldcup is just unacceptable

Westfalonstadion is now called Signal Iduna park if i’m not mistaken.

Can’t wait til goddell gets 4 nfl teams in Europe and ruin everything 🤣

You should Critique the Greater Western Ohio Conference High school Stadiums

Not putting Anfield in this list is like not putting Lambeau in the list for the best stadiums in the USA

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Surprised you didn't put Braga's, Benfica's or Porto's stadiums in this

My friend, Benfica stadium opened in 2003, and Arsenals in 2006, kinda hard that Benfica copied it. But I think they were done by the same architect, so Arsenal didn't copy either, the same guy just did a similar one.

If all NFL stadiums were built like this that would crazy

1:47 Estadio da Luz in Lisbon opened in 2003. So wrong, Emirates Stadium (which opened in 2006) is the copycat of Estadio da Luz.

Can't wait for critiquing best stadiums in South America, Asia, Oceania, Africa and ofc Antarctica!!

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Anfield should have been on here, 53k capacity with a brand new main stand, work currently being done on another extension. Legendary stadium to say the least, if you're a fan of football you know about Anfield.

I understand the architects that did the Tottenham Hotspur stadium design strived to make it the best stadium in the world with loads of small unique details included.

Can you do the best stadiums in Africa or Asia?

Tottenham doesnt want the google earth update, it looks like a toilet bowl from the birds eye view

How is the Aviva there instead of Croke Park?

7:44 WWE was just at Principality Stadium for their Clash At The Castle event

In fact it's the Emirates that copies the Da Luz (opened in 2003).

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"Estádio da Luz from Portugal copy and pasted it"? "Estádio da Luz" (Benfica) was open in 2003, The Emirates(Arsenal) in 2006

On the Athletico Madrid stadium u made a mistake saying it got renovated, Its a whole new stadium their old one got demolished and was in a different area.

St. James park in Newcastle is a bad ass stadium that definitely should’ve made the list.

Estadio da Luz was build before the Arsenal stadium, in 2003, its a copy, but the other way around

U can get a Lego set for the camp nou too. I have it 😂

Old Trafford: “Am I joke to you?”

I cant believe that there is no Puskas Arena. But I think that they are still building it on a Maps :D

I would be proud to riot in these stadiums.

San Mames stadium impresses me the most

Good thing you don’t really follow European soccer otherwise you would’ve said the tired “Emptyhad” joke. I do want to go there one day tho!!

After watching only a few minutes of this video. Tell me you are American without telling me you are American

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Cruyff is considered to be one of the most influential people in football/soccer history. He was Ajex and Barcelona, he was the best player in Dutch history. The dude literally created the Barcelona style when he was there. He's more than Lambaeu, or Lombardi, or Paul Brown. Cruyff wasn't just a legend, he changed the whole damn game

these put the nfl stadiums to shame! we need more of the open air and covered seating ones!

I see you found the only pictures of emptyhad with full crowd on the internet.

The pride of Ireland is Croke Park Dublin

Croke park is the best stadium in Europe by a distance. 82,300, 69,000 seats and loads of terrace space. I suppose because its a GAA stadium, and not much of those outside Ireland. Croke park is miles better than Lansdowne Road (or the Aviva), which is a small ground of only 51 000. Some pretty average stadium. I Monaco never gets more than 5,000 for home games.

How did Benfica (Estádio da Luz) copy the design if Estadio da Luz was inaugurated in 2003 and the Emirates was in 2006 😂

San Siro isn't owned by AC Milan, but by the city of Milan, which gives both AC Milan and Inter Milan the concession to play in it

For centuries Europe and Asia were thought to be separate continents. By the time it was discovered otherwise Europeans were not about to give up their continental status.

Calling Cruyff a legend is an understatement

Camp Nou looks so cool

Wow, Bucharest on the list! I don't think it's that good, but hey... Thanks! Cheers from Romania!

Couldn't get over the first bit of "info". Apparently The Emirates inspired the Estadio da Luz even though the Emirates opened 3 years after 🤔

Pronunciation of the legend that is Cruyff is correct

Fun fact: The Emirates Stadium actually copied from the Estadio da Luz since it was build in 2003 for the 04 euros in Portugal

the estadio a luz actually opened before the emirates tho

You can buy a Lego set of Camp Nou too!

Da Luz stadium was open before The Emirates