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renovated = 1989, 2003, 2013|
renovated = 1989, 2003, 2013|
closed = 2017|
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'''Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia''' was a [[Association football|football]] stadium in [[Cagliari]], Italy. It is best known for having been the home of [[Cagliari Calcio]]. It hosted three matches during the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]]. The stadium had an initial capacity of 60,000 spectators, reduced to 40,919 in 1990, and then 23,834 and finally 16,000 spectators with a provisional stand.
'''Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia''' was a [[Association football|football]] stadium in [[Cagliari]], Italy. It is best known for having been the home of [[Cagliari Calcio]]. It hosted three matches during the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]]. The stadium had an initial capacity of 60,000 spectators, reduced to 40,919 in 1990, and then 23,834 and finally 16,000 spectators with a provisional stand. It was closed in 2017 and the new [[Unipol Domus]] was built as a replacement.


==History==
==History==
Its construction began in 1970, following [[Cagliari Calcio]]'s first and so far only [[Scudetto]], thus taking the place of the old [[Stadio Amsicora|Amsicora Stadium]].
Its construction began in 1970, following [[Cagliari Calcio]]'s first and so far only [[Scudetto]], thus taking the place of the old [[Stadio Amsicora|Amsicora Stadium]].


The stadium could accommodate up to about 60,000 spectators (the record attendance being approximately 70,000, was recorded against [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint Etienne]]). The stadium subsequently underwent major changes and restructuring for the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]]. The maximum capacity of Sant'Elia was reduced to 40,919 spectators.
The stadium could accommodate up to about 60,000 spectators (the record attendance being approximately 70,000, was recorded against [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]]). The stadium subsequently underwent major changes and restructuring for the [[1990 FIFA World Cup]]. The maximum capacity of Sant'Elia was reduced to 40,919 spectators.
[[File:Stadio Sant'Elia -Cagliari -Italy-23Oct2008.jpg|left|thumb|Aerial view]]
[[File:Stadio Sant'Elia -Cagliari -Italy-23Oct2008.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Aerial view in October 2008]]
The Sant'Elia was also used for sporting events outside football such as the Terra Sarda athletics meet.
The Sant'Elia was also used for sporting events outside football such as the Terra Sarda athletics meet.


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Nonetheless, plans were drawn up and a draft was revealed in September 2007, with Cellino and Cagliari Calcio meeting all expenses. The project provided a stadium with 25,000 seats, with construction beginning in August 2009 and expected completion a year later. However, late in 2009, Cagliari Calcio proposed a revamped plan for the Karalis Arena in order to be added to the list of the [[Euro 2016]] candidature. The new stadium would accommodate about 30,000 spectators and have new Skybox, restaurants and café.<ref>[http://www.unionesarda.it/articoli/articolo/158887 L'Uefa approva la Karalis Arena L'impianto avrà 33mila posti – Cronache dalla Sardegna – L'Unione Sarda<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Nonetheless, plans were drawn up and a draft was revealed in September 2007, with Cellino and Cagliari Calcio meeting all expenses. The project provided a stadium with 25,000 seats, with construction beginning in August 2009 and expected completion a year later. However, late in 2009, Cagliari Calcio proposed a revamped plan for the Karalis Arena in order to be added to the list of the [[Euro 2016]] candidature. The new stadium would accommodate about 30,000 spectators and have new Skybox, restaurants and café.<ref>[http://www.unionesarda.it/articoli/articolo/158887 L'Uefa approva la Karalis Arena L'impianto avrà 33mila posti – Cronache dalla Sardegna – L'Unione Sarda<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Due to disagreements with the new local administration headed by mayor [[Massimo Zedda]] and growing safety concerns regarding the venue, Cagliari left Stadio Sant'Elia in the final weeks of the [[2011–12 Serie A]] season, playing the remaining few home games at [[Stadio Nereo Rocco]], [[Trieste]]. For the [[2012–13 Serie A]] season, Cagliari played its home games outside its home city, at [[Stadio Comunale Is Arenas]] in [[Quartu Sant'Elena]], thus ultimately putting an end to its long-standing association with Stadio Sant'Elia.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2012/05/21/news/rivoluzione_in_arrivo_is_arenas-35653028/ |publisher=[[La Repubblica]] |language=Italian |accessdate=21 May 2012|date=21 May 2012|title=Sant'Elia addio, 'Is Arenas' è realtà Ficcadenti in bilico, chi in panchina? |trans-title=Sant'Elia goodbye, Is Arenas is reality. Ficcadenti in danger, who's going to be the next coach?}}</ref>
Due to disagreements with the new local administration headed by mayor [[Massimo Zedda]] and growing safety concerns regarding the venue, Cagliari left Stadio Sant'Elia in the final weeks of the [[2011–12 Serie A]] season, playing the remaining few home games at [[Stadio Nereo Rocco]], [[Trieste]]. For the [[2012–13 Serie A]] season, Cagliari played its home games outside its home city, at [[Stadio Comunale Is Arenas]] in [[Quartu Sant'Elena]], thus ultimately putting an end to its long-standing association with Stadio Sant'Elia.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/cagliari/2012/05/21/news/rivoluzione_in_arrivo_is_arenas-35653028/ |publisher=[[La Repubblica]] |language=it |access-date=21 May 2012|date=21 May 2012|title=Sant'Elia addio, 'Is Arenas' è realtà Ficcadenti in bilico, chi in panchina? |trans-title=Sant'Elia goodbye, Is Arenas is reality. Ficcadenti in danger, who's going to be the next coach?}}</ref>

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However, Cagliari cancelled their contract at Stadio Is Arenas in April 2013 after having safety issues with local authorities all season, which forced them to play behind closed doors in several matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11872/8613682/serie-a-cagliari-cancel-contract-at-stadio-is-arenas-in-quartu-santelena|publisher=[[Sky Sports]] |date=2 April 2013|title=Serie A: Cagliari cancel contract at Stadio Is Arenas in Quartu Sant'Elena}}</ref> It was announced on 19 October 2013 that Cagliari would return to the Stadio Sant’Elia for the remainder of [[2013-14 Serie A]] season.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2013/10/cagliari-will-return-to-the-stadio-santelia-for-remainder-of-season/|publisher=[[Forza Italian Football]] |date=19 October 2013|title=Cagliari will return to the Stadio Sant'Elia for remainder of season}}</ref>


On 1 August 2014, after a deal with the local council, new Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini announced that Stadio Sant’Elia would be expanded to hold at least 11,650 fans for the [[2014-15 Serie A]] season. The goal was to reach a capacity of 16,000 (or even 18,000) by 21 December 2014 (home match against Juventus).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sardanews.it/news/37084-sant-elia-patto-di-ferro-tra-giulini-e-zedda-nel-2020-stadio-nuovo-con-negozi-e-museo-cronache-dalla-sardegna |publisher=[[Sarda News]] |language=it |access-date=1 August 2014|date=1 August 2014|title=Sant'Elia, patto di ferro tra Giulini e Zedda "Nel 2020 stadio nuovo con negozi e museo" - Cronache dalla Sardegna}}</ref>
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However, Cagliari cancelled their contract at Stadio Is Arenas in April 2013 after having safety issues with local authorities all season, which forced them to play behind closed doors in several matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11872/8613682/serie-a-cagliari-cancel-contract-at-stadio-is-arenas-in-quartu-santelena|publisher=[[Sky Sports]] |date=2 April 2013|title=Serie A: Cagliari cancel contract at Stadio Is Arenas in Quartu Sant'Elena}}</ref> It was announced on 19 October 2013 that Cagliari would return to the Stadio Sant’Elia for the remainder of [[2013-14 Serie A]] season.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2013/10/cagliari-will-return-to-the-stadio-santelia-for-remainder-of-season/|publisher=[[Forza Italian Football]] |date=19 October 2013|title=Cagliari will return to the Stadio Sant’Elia for remainder of season}}</ref>


On 1 August 2014, after a deal with the local council, new Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini announced that Stadio Sant’Elia would be expanded to hold at least 11,650 fans for the [[2014-15 Serie A]] season. The goal was to reach a capacity of 16,000 (or even 18,000) by 21 December 2014 (home match against Juventus).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sardanews.it/news/37084-sant-elia-patto-di-ferro-tra-giulini-e-zedda-nel-2020-stadio-nuovo-con-negozi-e-museo-cronache-dalla-sardegna |publisher=[[Sarda News]] |language=Italian |accessdate=1 August 2014|date=1 August 2014|title=Sant'Elia, patto di ferro tra Giulini e Zedda "Nel 2020 stadio nuovo con negozi e museo" - Cronache dalla Sardegna}}</ref>
On 24 October 2014, the Provincial Supervision Committee gave the go-ahead for opening Curva Sud which has a capacity of 4,000 seats. Thus, it was expected that the stadium would have a total capacity of 16,000 when Cagliari Calcio took on AC Milan on 29 October.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://gianlucadimarzio.com/cagliari/cagliari-riaperta-la-curva-sud-del-santelia-il-comunicato/|publisher=[[Gianluca Di Marzio]] |language=it|access-date=24 October 2014|date=24 October 2014|title=Cagliari, riaperta la Curva Sud del Sant'Elia: il comunicato}}</ref>


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On 18 December 2015, Cagliari Calcio presented a project of a new stadium which would have a capacity of 21,000, shops, and a restaurant. The project was approved by the local council on 21 February 2017 and by the region on 1 March 2017. Work started in April 2017 and the new stadium will be completed by 2021. From 2017, Cagliari played at the provisional [[Sardegna Arena]] until construction was completed and name changed to Unipol Domus.
On 24 October 2014, the Provincial Supervision Committee gave the go-ahead for opening Curva Sud which has a capacity of 4,000 seats. Thus, it was expected that the stadium would have a total capacity of 16,000 when Cagliari Calcio took on AC Milan on 29 October.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://gianlucadimarzio.com/cagliari/cagliari-riaperta-la-curva-sud-del-santelia-il-comunicato/|publisher=[[Gianluca Di Marzio]] |language=Italian|accessdate=24 October 2014|date=24 October 2014|title=Cagliari, riaperta la Curva Sud del Sant’Elia: il comunicato}}</ref>


In July 2022, Cagliari Calcio presented the final project for the new stadium to the Municipality of Cagliari.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-09 |title=New Cagliari Stadium |url=https://www.cagliaricalcio.com/en/news/latest-news/22028/new-cagliari-stadium |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=www.cagliaricalcio.com |language=en}}</ref> The completion date is aimed for the start of the 2025–26 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Italy: Cagliari finalises the design of its new facility |url=http://stadiumdb.com/news/2022/07/italy_cagliari_finalises_the_design_of_its_new_stadium |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=stadiumdb.com |language=en}}</ref> On 21 December 2022, the cost of the project was estimated at €157.4m.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-21 |title=Il nuovo stadio di Cagliari |url=https://www.cagliaricalcio.com/news/ultimissime/22473/il-nuovo-stadio-di-cagliari |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=www.cagliaricalcio.com |language=it}}</ref> The Regional Council of Sardinia will provide €50m in funding.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rial |first=Bradley |date=2023-02-06 |title=Cagliari stadium project secures key funding |url=https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2023/02/06/cagliari-stadium-project-secures-key-funding/ |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=The Stadium Business |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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On 18 December 2015, Cagliari Calcio presented a project of a new stadium which would have a capacity of 21,000, shops, and a restaurant. The project was approved by the local council on 21 February 2017 and by the region on 1 March 2017. Work started in April 2017 and the new stadium will be completed by 2020. During the construction of the new stadium Cagliari plays at the [[Sardegna Arena]], a provisional stadium built near old Sant'Elia.


==1990 FIFA World Cup==
==1990 FIFA World Cup==
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[[Category:Serie A venues|Sant'Elia]]
[[Category:Serie A venues|Sant'Elia]]
[[Category:1990 FIFA World Cup stadiums]]
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[[Category:Sports venues in Sardinia]]
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Latest revision as of 07:03, 23 November 2024

Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia
Stadio_Sant'Elia_-Cagliari_-Italy-23Oct2008_crop in 2008
Map
LocationCagliari, Italy
OwnerMunicipality of Cagliari
Capacity40,919 original structure / 16,000 provisional stand
SurfaceGrass
105x66.5m
Construction
Broke ground1965
Opened1970
Renovated1989, 2003, 2013
Closed2017
Demolished2017–present
Tenants
Cagliari Calcio (1970–2017)

Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia was a football stadium in Cagliari, Italy. It is best known for having been the home of Cagliari Calcio. It hosted three matches during the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The stadium had an initial capacity of 60,000 spectators, reduced to 40,919 in 1990, and then 23,834 and finally 16,000 spectators with a provisional stand. It was closed in 2017 and the new Unipol Domus was built as a replacement.

History

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Its construction began in 1970, following Cagliari Calcio's first and so far only Scudetto, thus taking the place of the old Amsicora Stadium.

The stadium could accommodate up to about 60,000 spectators (the record attendance being approximately 70,000, was recorded against Saint-Étienne). The stadium subsequently underwent major changes and restructuring for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The maximum capacity of Sant'Elia was reduced to 40,919 spectators.

Aerial view in October 2008

The Sant'Elia was also used for sporting events outside football such as the Terra Sarda athletics meet.

Before the 2002–03 season, also due to the reduced number of fans following the poor form of the team, long reduced to yo-yoing between Serie A and B, the stadium was restructured again. Over the athletics track, a new stand was built, behind the goals so as to reduce the distance between the terrace and the playing field, with the central terraces remaining intact. The new format of the stadium, which almost halved its maximum capacity to 23,486 seats, came under harsh criticism.

Cagliari Calcio president Massimo Cellino had plans to build a new stadium for the football team to play in, however the council and mayor Emilio Floris refused to give consent for the project to go ahead, despite the fact that Cellino was willing to finance the new stadium himself.

Nonetheless, plans were drawn up and a draft was revealed in September 2007, with Cellino and Cagliari Calcio meeting all expenses. The project provided a stadium with 25,000 seats, with construction beginning in August 2009 and expected completion a year later. However, late in 2009, Cagliari Calcio proposed a revamped plan for the Karalis Arena in order to be added to the list of the Euro 2016 candidature. The new stadium would accommodate about 30,000 spectators and have new Skybox, restaurants and café.[1]

Due to disagreements with the new local administration headed by mayor Massimo Zedda and growing safety concerns regarding the venue, Cagliari left Stadio Sant'Elia in the final weeks of the 2011–12 Serie A season, playing the remaining few home games at Stadio Nereo Rocco, Trieste. For the 2012–13 Serie A season, Cagliari played its home games outside its home city, at Stadio Comunale Is Arenas in Quartu Sant'Elena, thus ultimately putting an end to its long-standing association with Stadio Sant'Elia.[2]

However, Cagliari cancelled their contract at Stadio Is Arenas in April 2013 after having safety issues with local authorities all season, which forced them to play behind closed doors in several matches.[3] It was announced on 19 October 2013 that Cagliari would return to the Stadio Sant’Elia for the remainder of 2013-14 Serie A season.[4]

On 1 August 2014, after a deal with the local council, new Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini announced that Stadio Sant’Elia would be expanded to hold at least 11,650 fans for the 2014-15 Serie A season. The goal was to reach a capacity of 16,000 (or even 18,000) by 21 December 2014 (home match against Juventus).[5]

On 24 October 2014, the Provincial Supervision Committee gave the go-ahead for opening Curva Sud which has a capacity of 4,000 seats. Thus, it was expected that the stadium would have a total capacity of 16,000 when Cagliari Calcio took on AC Milan on 29 October.[6]

On 18 December 2015, Cagliari Calcio presented a project of a new stadium which would have a capacity of 21,000, shops, and a restaurant. The project was approved by the local council on 21 February 2017 and by the region on 1 March 2017. Work started in April 2017 and the new stadium will be completed by 2021. From 2017, Cagliari played at the provisional Sardegna Arena until construction was completed and name changed to Unipol Domus.

In July 2022, Cagliari Calcio presented the final project for the new stadium to the Municipality of Cagliari.[7] The completion date is aimed for the start of the 2025–26 season.[8] On 21 December 2022, the cost of the project was estimated at €157.4m.[9] The Regional Council of Sardinia will provide €50m in funding.[10]

1990 FIFA World Cup

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The stadium was one of the venues of the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Although it was denied by local and FIFA organisers, it was widely rumoured that the stadium had been chosen for all of England's group matches as a way to control their reputation at the time for hooliganism.[11] The following matches were held at the ground:

Date Team No. 1 Res. Team No. 2 Round
11 June 1990  England 1–1  Republic of Ireland Group F
16 June 1990 0–0  Netherlands
21 June 1990 1–0  Egypt

References

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  1. ^ L'Uefa approva la Karalis Arena L'impianto avrà 33mila posti – Cronache dalla Sardegna – L'Unione Sarda
  2. ^ "Sant'Elia addio, 'Is Arenas' è realtà Ficcadenti in bilico, chi in panchina?" [Sant'Elia goodbye, Is Arenas is reality. Ficcadenti in danger, who's going to be the next coach?] (in Italian). La Repubblica. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Serie A: Cagliari cancel contract at Stadio Is Arenas in Quartu Sant'Elena". Sky Sports. 2 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Cagliari will return to the Stadio Sant'Elia for remainder of season". Forza Italian Football. 19 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Sant'Elia, patto di ferro tra Giulini e Zedda "Nel 2020 stadio nuovo con negozi e museo" - Cronache dalla Sardegna" (in Italian). Sarda News. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Cagliari, riaperta la Curva Sud del Sant'Elia: il comunicato" (in Italian). Gianluca Di Marzio. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  7. ^ "New Cagliari Stadium". www.cagliaricalcio.com. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Italy: Cagliari finalises the design of its new facility". stadiumdb.com. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Il nuovo stadio di Cagliari". www.cagliaricalcio.com (in Italian). 21 December 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  10. ^ Rial, Bradley (6 February 2023). "Cagliari stadium project secures key funding". The Stadium Business. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  11. ^ FIFA World Cup 1990 – Group F – Historical Football Kits

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