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{{short description|Football stadium in Veracruz, Mexico}} |
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{{Infobox stadium |
{{Infobox stadium |
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| stadium_name = Estadio Luis "Pirata" |
| stadium_name = Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente |
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| nickname = ''Coloso |
| nickname = ''Coloso del Fraccionamiento Virginia''<br>"Colossus of the Virginia neighborhood" |
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| image = |
| image = Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente.jpg |
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| image_size = 200px |
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| location = [[Boca del Río, Veracruz|Boca del Río]], [[Veracruz]] |
| location = [[Boca del Río, Veracruz|Boca del Río]], [[Veracruz]] |
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| coordinates = {{Coord|19|9|51.20|N|96|7|30.06|W|type:landmark|name=Luis "Pirata" de la Fuente Stadium}} |
| coordinates = {{Coord|19|9|51.20|N|96|7|30.06|W|type:landmark|display=it|name=Luis "Pirata" de la Fuente Stadium}} |
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| built = | |
| built = | |
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| opened = March 17, 1967 |
| opened = March 17, 1967 |
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| closed = | |
| closed = | |
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| surface = [[Grass]] |
| surface = [[Grass]] |
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| tenants = [[ |
| tenants = [[C.D. Veracruz|Veracruz]] (1967–2019) |
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| seating_capacity = |
| seating_capacity = 28,703<ref>[http://www.tiburones-rojos.com/tiburones-rojos/?Sec=Estadio www.tiburones-rojos.com]</ref> |
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| dimensions = 105 x 70 m |
| dimensions = 105 x 70 m |
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The '''Estadio Luis "Pirata" |
The '''Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente''' is an [[association football]] stadium located at the seaside in [[Boca del Río, Veracruz|Boca del Río]], [[Veracruz]], [[Mexico]], with a capacity of 28,703. It is named in honour of [[Luis de la Fuente (Mexican footballer)|Luis de la Fuente]], a Mexican football star who played with [[C.D. Veracruz]] from 1943 to 1952. It was also the home of the [[Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz|Tiburones Rojos]] {{literal translation|Red Sharks}} before the team's dissolution on December 18, 2019. This stadium is also referred to as the {{lang|es|Coloso del Fraccionamiento Virginia}} ({{literal translation|Colossus of the Virginia neighborhood}}). |
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==History== |
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The field was opened on March 17, 1967, as a new home for Club Deportivo Veracruz to play on. It was originaly named "Estadio Veracruzano". In 2019, the team ceased to exist. After the team ceased, the stadium went into abandonment until for a brief period it was used by [[Atlético Veracruz]] which played in the Liga Balompie, but early in 2021 the team moved into another stadium. |
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In February 2023 the government of Veracruz announced plans to remodel the stadium with the objective of modernizing it. In 2024 the remodeling began; as of November 2024 the grass has been planted. |
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==Concerts== |
==Concerts== |
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*[[Luis Miguel]] – |
*[[Luis Miguel]] – December 1, 1995 |
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*Luis Miguel – March 12, 2006 |
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*[[Shakira]] – May 18, 2007 |
*[[Shakira]] – May 18, 2007 |
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*[[Timbiriche]] – July 13, 2007 |
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*[[Maná]] – March 1, 2008 |
*[[Maná]] – March 1, 2008 |
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*[[Elton John]] – May 8, 2010 |
*[[Elton John]] – May 8, 2010 |
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*[[Ricky Martin]] – October 26, 2011 |
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*[[Max Zamudio]] – August 11, 2018 |
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[[Image:Vista_panorámica_del_interior_del_estadio_Luis_Pirata_Fuente.jpg|1000px]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of football stadiums in Mexico]] |
*[[List of football stadiums in Mexico]] |
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*[http://www.tiburones-rojos.com/tiburones-rojos/?Sec=Estadio Veracruz's Official site (stadium)] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110717054005/http://www.tiburones-rojos.com/tiburones-rojos/?Sec=Estadio Veracruz's Official site (stadium)] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{commons category}} |
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*[http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/mexico/istmo_gulf_mexico/veracruz_fuente.shtml World Stadiums entry] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080216225447/http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/mexico/istmo_gulf_mexico/veracruz_fuente.shtml World Stadiums entry] |
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{{C.D. Veracruz}} |
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{{Liga MX venues}} |
{{Liga MX venues}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Luis Pirata de la Fuente Stadium}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:Luis Pirata de la Fuente Stadium}} |
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[[Category: |
[[Category:C.D. Veracruz]] |
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[[Category:Football venues in Mexico|Luis Pirata Fuente]] |
[[Category:Football venues in Mexico|Luis Pirata Fuente]] |
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[[Category:Sports venues in Veracruz]] |
[[Category:Sports venues in Veracruz]] |
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{{mexico-stadium-stub}} |
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Latest revision as of 14:13, 25 November 2024
Coloso del Fraccionamiento Virginia "Colossus of the Virginia neighborhood" | |
Location | Boca del Río, Veracruz |
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Coordinates | 19°9′51.20″N 96°7′30.06″W / 19.1642222°N 96.1250167°W |
Capacity | 28,703[1] |
Field size | 105 x 70 m |
Surface | Grass |
Opened | March 17, 1967 |
Tenants | |
Veracruz (1967–2019) |
The Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente is an association football stadium located at the seaside in Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, with a capacity of 28,703. It is named in honour of Luis de la Fuente, a Mexican football star who played with C.D. Veracruz from 1943 to 1952. It was also the home of the Tiburones Rojos lit. 'Red Sharks' before the team's dissolution on December 18, 2019. This stadium is also referred to as the Coloso del Fraccionamiento Virginia (lit. 'Colossus of the Virginia neighborhood').
History
[edit]The field was opened on March 17, 1967, as a new home for Club Deportivo Veracruz to play on. It was originaly named "Estadio Veracruzano". In 2019, the team ceased to exist. After the team ceased, the stadium went into abandonment until for a brief period it was used by Atlético Veracruz which played in the Liga Balompie, but early in 2021 the team moved into another stadium.
In February 2023 the government of Veracruz announced plans to remodel the stadium with the objective of modernizing it. In 2024 the remodeling began; as of November 2024 the grass has been planted.
Concerts
[edit]- Luis Miguel – December 1, 1995
- Luis Miguel – March 12, 2006
- Shakira – May 18, 2007
- Timbiriche – July 13, 2007
- Maná – March 1, 2008
- Elton John – May 8, 2010
- Ricky Martin – October 26, 2011
- Max Zamudio – August 11, 2018