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Subscribe to RSS FeedMarseille: Stade Velodrome
Capacity: 59,500
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Home to Olympique Marseille Football Club, the Velodrome is the largest club football stadium in France.
Built in 1937, it featured a running track in its original specification but this was removed in the 1970s.
It was extensively rebuilt for the 1998 World Cup and has since played host to a number of memorable French rugby victories over the likes of England, Australia and New Zealand.
There are currently plans to expand the capacity of the ground to 80,000 but there are doubts as to who will foot the bill.
The stadium is famous for its electrifying atmosphere and is home to a loyal support base.
Each of its four stands are named after a local celebrity.
