Vivaldão
Encyclopedia
Estádio Vivaldo Lima, usually known by its nickname Vivaldão, was a multi-purpose stadium
in Manaus
, Brazil
. It was formerly used mostly for football
matches. The stadium holds 43,000, with 31,000 seats. It was built between 1958 and 1970.
The Vivaldão was owned by the government of Amazonas state. The stadium was named after Vivaldo Lima, who was the founder of Nacional Fast Clube
and it was the home ground of América Futebol Clube (AM)
, Nacional Futebol Clube
and Atlético Rio Negro Clube
.
beat Amazonas State All-Stars team B 4-1, followed by the match of the teams A, also 4-1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Brazil B's Dadá Maravilha
.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 56,950, set on March 9, 1980 when Fast Clube and New York Cosmos
of the United States
drew 0-0.
The stadium was chosen as the Manaus
venue of 2014 FIFA World Cup
on May 31, 2009, and the rebuilding process was started the day following the announcement.
, which will have capacity for 47,000 people. The stadium was closed on March 19, 2010, The opening day of the foundation stone of the new arena. For nearly four months was made to withdraw any material that could be salvaged, such as seats, turnstiles and floodlights, which were donated to the stadium from the state. After the withdrawal of all this stuff started on July 12, 2010 the demolition of the structure of the old Vivaldão, scheduled for completion in October this year, in November to begin building the new stadium, whose works are scheduled to end in December 2012, The time the city also receive the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013. About R$580,000,000 will be invested in the construction of the new stadium, which will also have an area of sport and recreation and a shopping mall. The idea is that the site is used seven days a week and combines sports and leisure.
Multi-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
in Manaus
Manaus
Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination....
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. It was formerly used mostly for football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
matches. The stadium holds 43,000, with 31,000 seats. It was built between 1958 and 1970.
The Vivaldão was owned by the government of Amazonas state. The stadium was named after Vivaldo Lima, who was the founder of Nacional Fast Clube
Nacional Fast Clube
Nacional Fast Clube, usually known simply as Fast or Fast Clube is a Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state.- History :...
and it was the home ground of América Futebol Clube (AM)
América Futebol Clube (AM)
América Futebol Clube, usually known simply as América, América or América de Manaus , is a Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state.-History:...
, Nacional Futebol Clube
Nacional Futebol Clube
Nacional Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Nacional is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state. Nacional is the oldest club of Amazonas state. -History:...
and Atlético Rio Negro Clube
Atlético Rio Negro Clube
Atlético Rio Negro Clube, usually known simply as Rio Negro is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state.Rio Negro is the second oldest club of Amazonas state, and is eleven months younger than its rival, Nacional. Atlético Rio Negro Clube of Roraima state is named after...
.
History
In 1970, the works on Vivaldão were completed. The inaugural match was played on April 5 of that year, when Brazil national football team BBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
beat Amazonas State All-Stars team B 4-1, followed by the match of the teams A, also 4-1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Brazil B's Dadá Maravilha
Dadá Maravilha
Dario José dos Santos , nicknamed Dario, or Dadá Maravilha is a former Brazilian footballer...
.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 56,950, set on March 9, 1980 when Fast Clube and New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
drew 0-0.
The stadium was chosen as the Manaus
Manaus
Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination....
venue of 2014 FIFA World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
on May 31, 2009, and the rebuilding process was started the day following the announcement.
Demolition
On May 31, 2009, Manaus was chosen as one of the host cities of World Cup 2014. The city's project included the demolition of the current stadium, which will give rise to the Arena AmazoniaArena Amazonia
Arena Amazonia is the name of a football stadium in Manaus, Amazonia, Brazil to be located on the current site of the Vivaldão stadium. The stadium will have an all-seater capacity of 46,000 and will be constructed from 2010 to 2012. It will host matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.-References:...
, which will have capacity for 47,000 people. The stadium was closed on March 19, 2010, The opening day of the foundation stone of the new arena. For nearly four months was made to withdraw any material that could be salvaged, such as seats, turnstiles and floodlights, which were donated to the stadium from the state. After the withdrawal of all this stuff started on July 12, 2010 the demolition of the structure of the old Vivaldão, scheduled for completion in October this year, in November to begin building the new stadium, whose works are scheduled to end in December 2012, The time the city also receive the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013. About R$580,000,000 will be invested in the construction of the new stadium, which will also have an area of sport and recreation and a shopping mall. The idea is that the site is used seven days a week and combines sports and leisure.