Source: Daily_Mail
The Alternative List: Boffins pick their greatest sporting venues
THE LIST: Sportsmail's 10 greatest sporting venues in the world Sportsmail celebrate the top 50 sporting venues in the world for our latest instalment of The List.[LNB]Don'tagree with our selection? Neither do the boffins at ChampionshipManager, who've selected their own top 10...[LNB] Georgia on our minds: The Augusta National features in both Sportsmail's and Championship Manager's top 10[LNB]10 Augusta NationalSince 1934 it has played host to the annual Masters golf tournament. Only major golf tournament that does not change venue each year.[LNB] HAVE YOUR SAY... Which sporting venue is the greatest in the world? Sportsmail have compiled their top 50 sporting venues for the latest edition of The List. But which iconic arena would be your number one?Think our selections are ridiculous? Put us right on our debate pages... TELL US WHAT YOU THINK 9 Estadio AztecaThe Mexcian stadium has a capacity of 105,000. Only stadium to host two World Cup Final ties - in 1970 and 1986. Venue where Diego Maradona scored his misnomered 'Hand of God' goal against England. Home of football club America. [LNB]8 Estadio Jornalista Mario FilhoMost commonly known as the Maracana. Due to host the World Cup Final in 2014. Home of four Brazilian football clubs - Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense and Vasco da Gama. Capacity is 88,992.[LNB]7 Melbourne Cricket GroundThe opening and closing ceremonies of 2006 Commonwealth Games were held at the imposing MCG. Capacity is 100,000.[LNB]6 Lord's Cricket GroundCricket venue based in St. Johns Wood, London. The home of cricket. Owned by Marylebone Cricket Club and home of Middlesex County Cricket Club. Capacity is 29,000.[LNB] Golden moment: Maria Sharapova claims the women's singles trophyat Wimbledon's centre court in 2004[LNB]5 WimbledonWimbledon plays host to the oldest tennis tournament in the world each year. Takes place at end of June/beginning of July. Part of tennis grand slam along with Australian Open, French Open and US Open. [LNB]King of New York: Muhammad Ali fights Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in 1974[LNB]4 Wembley Stadium (pre-2003) The original Wembley, first known as Empire Stadium, was built in 1923. The stadium's twin towers became its trademark. Wembley is the home of football. Pele described it as the cathedral of football. Hosted five European Cup Finals. [LNB]3 Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera)Home of Boca Juniors of Argentina since 1940. The stadium is in Buenos Aires. Well known for its atmosphere. Current capacity is 57,395.[LNB]2 Madison Square GardenHome to New York Rangers (ice hockey), New York Knicks (basketball), New York Liberty (female basketball) and New York Titans (lacrosse). Many major boxing matches have taken place at MSG over the years. [LNB] Golly Ole: Solskjaer scores to lead Manchester United to European Cup glory at the Camp Nou in 1999[LNB]1 Camp NouHome of FC Barcelona of Spain. Camp Nou is translated to 'new field' in Catalan. A UEFA five-star stadium, Camp Nou played host to the Champions League Final of 1999, won by Manchester United. Capacity is 98,772.[LNB] [LNB] Check out the Championship Manager website, by logging on to: www.championshipmanager.co.uk THE LIST: Sportsmail's 10 greatest sporting venues in the world[LNB]
