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Belgium Stadium Factfile
Jan Breydel Stadium, Brugge Another stadium which has undergone major renovations prior to the eyes of the world turning to it. Despite Club Brugge - who share Jan Breydel with little neighbours Cercle - being one of the biggest draws in Belgian football, they have had to live with a capacity of just 18,000 prior to its makeover, which has expanded it to 30,000. The city has always been a melting pot of continental talent and Euro 2000 may give Club a chance to re-establish themselves back in Europe's elite.
King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels Out of the ashes of the Heysel Stadium has risen the King Baudouin Stadium, where the home nation will launch its assault for glory. Despite its overhaul, the original design of Heysel has been maintained. Its fate after the competition is unclear, for Anderlecht, the biggest club in Brussels, have their own stadium, so King Baudouin could be without a team to grace its splendour on a regular basis.
Stade Communal, Charleroi Charleroi have never won a trophy in their long history but they have a stadium to host the best with their new-look Stade Communal. Extended to 30,000 seats - which some critics argue is not enough for the spectacle of England against Germany - it will be downgraded after the tournament as Charleroi return to the backwaters they have inhabited for their entire history.
Sclessin, Liege Sclessin is a typically English stadium with stands close to the pitch, giving the impression the fans are breathing down the players' necks. This means Liege will be home to one of the most highly-charged and emotional atmospheres in the whole competition. A new stand and an extra tier on top of both main stands has been added, bringing the capacity to an impressive 30,000. |
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