Corinthians begin removing seats from Neo Química Arena's south stand | OneFootball

Corinthians began removing the seats from the South stand of Neo Química Arena this Friday (10). The information was released in an official statement signed by president Osmar Stabile and the club’s board, who highlighted the measure as another step in the process of adapting the stadium for the Fiel Torcida.

According to the statement, the work was authorized by the relevant public authorities after a joint effort between the Executive Board and the management of Neo Química Arena. At this initial stage, the capacity of the South stand will remain at 7,406 seats.

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In the statement, Osmar Stabile and the board say that the removal of the seats “symbolizes another decisive stage in our People’s Home aimed at the Fiel Torcida.” The club also emphasized that the process was “meticulously planned and authorized by the relevant public authorities” and said it will continue carrying out inspections and reviews in search of approval to expand the stand’s capacity in the future.

Finally, the statement thanks everyone involved in the project and reinforces Timão’s commitment to making Neo Química Arena “a space increasingly worthy of the greatness of our club.”

What’s new

The changes at Neo Química Arena do not stop there. According to reporter Iúri Medeiros, Corinthians installed drinking fountains in the South and North stands of the stadium, and they should already be available to fans for the match against Remo on July 23, in the first Brasileirão game after the Club World Cup.

Back in action

Corinthians return to action this Sunday (12) in a friendly against Cascavel in Paraná. The match is part of Corinthians’ mid-season training period, aimed at preparing the squad for the resumption of the season after the break for the World Cup. Still this month, Timão will have three Brasileirão matches: against Remo (home), Bahia (away), and Athletico-PR (home).

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