Al Masry Club Stadium

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Al Masry Club Stadium, formerly known as Port Said Stadium, was a multi-use all-seated stadium in Al Manakh, Port Said, Egypt, which was mostly used for football and was the home of Al Masry since 1958 and until the Port Said Stadium riot in 2012. In 2021, the stadium was closed to prepare for the demolition process, which was completed in mid-2022. The stadium, which had a seating capacity of 18,000, was opened on 16 October 1955, and was the main sports venue in Port Said. It was completely demolished in 2021, and a new sports complex is currently being built in the same area that will include a new stadium. The stadium also hosted some matches in tournaments held in Egypt, including 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship, 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, 2007 Pan Arab Games Football Tournament and 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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