Jose Alvalade Stadium is the home of a major Lisbon team, SportingClubedePortugal, and one of the largest football stadiums in Portugal. The stadium is named after the founder, and can accommodate 52,000 people at the same time at peak times. It is often used by UEFA as a neutral position for European competition finals. As a new stadium built for the European Cup in 2004, it officially started operation in August 2003. At that time, it was an honor to invite the Red Devils Manchester United to play the opening game for the stadium. It was also in this game that the current world star Cristiano Ronaldo was born. Under the age of 18, he was brought to Manchester United by Ferguson Lafayette and created a series of miracles. The football school of this team is regarded as one of the best football schools in the world. It has also cultivated Luis Figo, the representative of the golden generation, and has produced 2 world football players in 10 years. Teams are something to be proud of.
José Alvalade Stadium Address:
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal
José Alvalade Stadium Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
José Alvalade Stadium Phone:
+351 21 751 6000