The cathedral of football in England, the mythical Wembley stadium

Wembley

If you are a soccer fan, have you ever imagined visiting the mythical Wembley stadium in England, that stadium that has witnessed many epic encounters between different teams in different competitions.

Old glories and new to live.

El wembley stadium It is undoubtedly a point of reference for world football. This stadium was erected in 1923 and hosted various international competitions such as the 1948 London Olympic Games and the 1966 World Cup.

This stadium received the nickname of the cathedral of soccer by one of the best players in history, King "Pelé" However, in 2002 it was demolished to erect the new Wembley, which was one of the venues for the Olympic jousts that were held in London in 2012.

This magnificent Stadium was inaugurated with a 1923 FA Cup final between the Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United teams. This final was known as the white horse final because in the middle of the match the crowd invaded the field of play until a policeman used a white horse named Billie to clear the field and thus be able to continue with the fair.

The last game this one saw Wembley Stadium before being demolished was in 2000 between the teams of Germany and England in which the German team was victorious.

But if, in addition to being a football fan, you are a music lover, you should know that legendary bands like Queen performed at the old Wembley.
But new Wembley is not far behind as it has hosted different concerts and various shows. Without a doubt, a place that you should not miss if you are visiting the city of the same name.


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