Forgotten Six Nations Stadium (50,000+ Capacity) Getting Shock Revamp
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A once-iconic Six Nations battleground is on the verge of a jaw-dropping transformation. Rome's Stadio Flaminio, which once played host to England in the Six Nations from 2000 to 2011, is finally getting a second chance after over a decade of neglect.
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This historic stadium, boasting a 30,000 capacity, was the original home of Italian rugby before the national team moved to the Stadio Olimpico. It even witnessed one of Italy's most famous victories—a first-ever win over Wales in 2003. But after rugby packed up and left, the Flaminio became a ghost town, left to crumble with overgrown terraces and faded advertisements.
Lazio's Big Plans for a 50,000-Seat Fortress
Now, Serie A giants Lazio are stepping up with an ambitious plan to bring the Flaminio back to life. Club president Claudio Lotito has revealed plans to expand the stadium to a 50,000-seat football fortress, making it the club's permanent home. Lazio, who currently share the Stadio Olimpico with AS Roma, are eager to establish their own identity and create a stadium fit for the modern era.
Interestingly, Lazio and Roma have history at the Flaminio. Both clubs played there in the late 1980s while the Olimpico was being renovated. But now, the Biancocelesti want to make it their own—forever.
From Rugby and Rock Stars to a Football Powerhouse
The Stadio Flaminio isn't just a rugby relic. Over the years, it has hosted some of the biggest music legends on the planet, including Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and U2. It was once a cultural and sporting landmark, and Lazio's takeover could reignite that magic.
However, turning an abandoned stadium into a 50,000-seater football haven is no easy task. The challenge is massive, but the vision is clear—to revive a historic venue and give it a new lease of life.
A New Chapter for Italian Sport
While Italian rugby continues to thrive at the Olimpico, the Flaminio's rebirth could be a game-changer for Lazio and Italian football. The stadium, once a fortress for the Azzurri, now has the chance to become a symbol of sporting revivalin Rome.
For years, the Flaminio has been frozen in time. Now, with Lazio's backing, it could rise again—bigger, better, and louder than ever.
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Here are three changes England must make for their final Six Nations clash.
#1. Ellis Genge
Planet Rugby: “Again, didn't get to do much scrummaging but on the whole was fine. Carried hard when given the chance and got about in defence.”
Telegraph: “Probably his quietest performance of the Championship so far. Won an early scrum penalty but then got pinged for sealing off right in front of the posts.”
Mail Online: Warned for protesting with referee in the first half after being penalised for sealing off. Added a couple of trademark carries in attack.
Evening Standard: “Warned by the referee for his reaction to giving away a contentious late first-half penalty as he had too much to say for himself. Not his best day otherwise but useful in the loose.”
Replacement: Fin Baxter
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