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La Bombonera

1940 establishments in ArgentinaBoca JuniorsBuildings and structures completed in 1940Copa América stadiumsFootball venues in Buenos Aires
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La bombonera 2014
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The Alberto José Armando Stadium is a football stadium located in La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Widely known as La Bombonera (Spanish pronunciation: [la βomboˈneɾa]; English: The chocolate box) due to its shape, with a "flat" stand on one side of the pitch and three steep stands round the rest of the stadium.The stadium is owned by Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's top football clubs. The unusual shape of the stadium has led to it having excellent acoustics and the Boca support being nicknamed "(La Doce"). The pitch at La Bombonera is the minimum size required under FIFA regulations – 105m × 68m. The stadium is widely regarded as one of the most emblematic stadiums of the world, and has been declared of public interest by the Government of Buenos Aires autonomous city.The stadium, as well as being the home of Boca Juniors, who have over 16 million fans (the highest in Argentina), is also used as a concert venue. Past performers at La Bombonera have included Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, James Blunt, the Bee Gees, and the Backstreet Boys.

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La Bombonera
Brandsen, Buenos Aires La Boca (Comuna 4)

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Brandsen 805
C1161AAQ Buenos Aires, La Boca (Comuna 4)
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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