Neo Química Arena wins public vote as São Paulo's most loved ground | OneFootball

Neo Química Arena has received a new recognition off the pitch. Home of Corinthians since 2014, the black-and-white club’s stadium was chosen by the public as the most beloved in the city of São Paulo in a vote promoted by Veja magazine through Editora Abril.

The poll took place between July 13 and 20 and placed Corinthians’ arena in competition with two other stadiums in the state capital: MorumBis and Allianz Parque. At the end of the voting, Timão’s home finished in first place in the leisure-related category.

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In total, Neo Química Arena received 4,400 votes, corresponding to 26.4% of the participation recorded in the contest, enough to secure the lead among the competitors.

Opened in May 2014, the stadium located in Itaquera has become one of the main recent symbols in Corinthians’ history. In addition to regularly hosting the club’s matches, the venue has also staged major sporting events since its opening.

Among them is the 2014 World Cup. The arena hosted six matches in the competition, including the opening game between Brazil and Croatia and one of the semifinals. Two years later, it was also part of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, hosting matches from both the men’s and women’s football tournaments.

Beyond international events, Neo Química Arena has also been present in notable moments of Timão’s recent journey. The stadium has hosted matches from different club sports and categories and has established itself as the main home of the black-and-white teams.

According to the arena’s management, the venue seeks to offer structure and comfort not only to fans who attend Corinthians matches, but also to visitors and tourists who pass through the site.

Now, the stadium adds to its résumé the recognition earned through the popular vote, surpassing other important sports venues in the capital and being chosen as São Paulo’s most beloved.

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