Estádio Papa João Paulo II
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Estádio Papa João Paulo II is a multi-use stadium in Moji-Mirim, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 19,900 people.
Estádio Papa João Paulo II is owned by Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube. The stadium is named after the Pope John Paul II.
[edit] History
In 1991, the works on Estádio Papa João Paulo II were completed. The stadium was named Estádio Wilson Fernandes de Barros, after a Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube's president, and city's mayor. The inaugural match was played on July 7 of that year, when Mogi Mirim beat Palmeiras 4-2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Mogi Mirim's Demetrius.
In 2005, the stadium was renamed to Estádio Papa João Paulo II.
[edit] References
- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
