[70], The 1948 Olympic Marathon and the 1923 Stadium feature in the South Korean war film My Way (2011), though the marathon is clearly filmed in Riga, rather than London, and the stadium standing in for Wembley has an anachronistic electronic scoreboard.[71]. [91] This was Castleford Academy's 4th appearance at the stadium since 2007. Two meetings were held at Wembley in 1974 promoted by Trevor Redmond. Designed by Populous and Foster and Partners, the stadium is crowned by the 134-metre-high (440ft) Wembley Arch which serves aesthetically as a landmark across London as well as structurally, with the arch supporting over 75% of the entire roof load. Pundit claims Erik ten Hag has brought back Man Utd 'fear' as Vincent Kompany gives Wout Weghorst verdict Sport. The stadium was used during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, during which it hosted two pool matches: The 89,019 crowd for the New Zealand versus Argentina game set a new record attendance for a Rugby World Cup game. In 1971, it again hosted the final, between Ajax and Panathinaikos, and once more in 1978, this time between Liverpool and Club Brugge, another in 1992, when Barcelona played Sampdoria. The Dutchman oversaw a commanding victory as first-half goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford were enough to defeat Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Barcelona vs Real Madrid, March 30, 2022 - 91,553. However, the home side retreated after the opener and allowed Germany back into the final. On 1 and 2 June 2019, BTS became the first Asian artists and K-pop group to headline and sell out at Wembley, by selling out two dates for their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself tour. As of April 2016, the WWE considers this to be their fourth largest live gate in history behind only WrestleMania 32 (2016) which drew a reported 101,763, WrestleMania III (1987) which drew a reported 93,173 and WrestleMania 29 (2013) which drew 80,676 fans. A record crowd of 87,192 were in attendance at Wembley Stadium for the Women's European Championship final between England and Germany, beating the highest total recorded in either the men's or . The current attendance . [33] American football Wembley full for the final. However, it was mentioned during live commentary of the mid-May 2007 FA Cup Final that the pitch was in partial shade at the start at 3pm and also during the match. The pitch was surrounded by wooden beams and little damage was caused.[41]. [132] The three-night sellout stand was the highest-grossing engagement of the year, winning the Spice Girls the 2019 Billboard Live Music Award for Top Boxscore. [100] The first touchdown scored at Wembley was on a run by Giants' quarterback Eli Manning. England v Germany at Wembley, 87,192. 126,047 Bolton Wanderers 2-0 West Ham United The White Horse Final 28th April 1923. The highest capacity of a Premier League stadium is found at Manchester United's Old Trafford. ENGLAND'S sensational Wembley win broke the record . Only the base of the tower was ever built before being abandoned and demolished in 1907; the site was later used as the location for the first Wembley Stadium.[30]. However, after the match, every event, apart from the 1982 replay,[17] was ticketed. The match was a 20 victory for Bolton Wanderers, with David Jack scoring the first ever goal at Wembley.[21]. [59] Multiplex's ultimate bill is estimated to be over 10million. [84], The Rugby league Challenge Cup Final had been played annually at the old Wembley Stadium since 1929. [35], In the sport of rugby league, the RFL held its Challenge Cup Final at Wembley from 1929 onwards. The first two were 1963 final between Milan and Benfica, and the 1968 final between Manchester United and Benfica. [46] Despite the pitch's condition, UEFA allowed a Champions League leg to be played at Wembley on 9 November 2018 with Tottenham hosting Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. The first top level rugby union match was a non-cap match between the Barbarians and Australia on 3 December 2008. The new Wembley witnessed the record attendance for a live music event in the UK when pop artist Adele boomed out ballads to 98,000 people in 2017. When the stadium was rebuilt no locomotive or carriage (or stone circle) was found, though the foundations of Watkin's tower were. . [109] A new agreement was reached in 2022 which would see Jacksonville continue to host annual games for three years until 2024. [103][104], On 16 October 2012, the NFL announced there were to be two NFL regular season games played at Wembley Stadium during the 2013 season. The stadium's distinctive Twin Towers became its trademark and nickname. The then Tottenham Hotspur boss, Harry Redknapp, labelled it a "disgrace" after his side's semi-final defeat to Portsmouth. [101] However, the Rams later cancelled their 20132014 games,[102] leading to the Jacksonville Jaguars becoming new temporary tenants and agreeing to host games in London from 2013 to 2016. Cleveland Bridge, in turn, claimed up to 15million from Multiplex. The London Monarchs of the World League of American Football played at the venue in 1991 and 1992. The summer's final show saw former Pink Floyd bass guitarist Roger Waters play at the venue on 14 September as part of The Wall Live tour. 4,000 separate piles form the foundations of the new stadium. [29], On 20 May 2000, the last FA Cup final to be played at the old Wembley saw Chelsea defeat Aston Villa with the only goal scored by Roberto Di Matteo. Among those who never performed well there despite their credentials include 1973 World Champion Jerzy Szczakiel (who won his title at home in Poland and two weeks later under difficult circumstances failed to score in the World Team Cup Final at Wembley), while others such as Ivan Mauger and Ole Olsen often seemed to find their best form at the stadium. In 2007, the League Cup final moved back to Wembley from Cardiff following the FA Cup final and FA Community Shield. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on [71] The first player to score in a FIFA-sanctioned match was Italian striker Giampaolo Pazzini after 28 seconds of the same game; he also scored the first hat-trick at Wembley. The official attendance was recorded as 126,047 but many more fans gained entry and unofficial reports claim the attendance may have been as high . In the main event English wrestler Davey Boy Smith won the Intercontinental Championship from Bret Hart. F1 noted that its key measure of primary revenue rose 14% from $1.850bn to $2.107bn . The stadium is described as a "public transport destination"[136] for which parking is available on a very limited basis. . Bon Jovi were planned to be the first act to play at the new Wembley Stadium, but the . On 20 January 2012, the league announced that the St. Louis Rams would become a temporary tenant of Wembley Stadium, playing an annual game at the stadium every year from 2012 to 2014; part of the reason the Rams were chosen was the fact that the team is owned by Stan Kroenke, who also is majority shareholder in a local Premier League team, Arsenal. Diego became the first full international player to score for a visiting team when he scored in stoppage time, with the full-time result being a 11 draw. It hosted nine matches, including the final, where tournament hosts England won 42 after extra time against West Germany. Old Trafford's pitch dimensions are 116 x 76 yards while the Etihad pitch measures 116 x 77 yards. Leading the team up the steps at the old Wembley holds a special place in the heart of the tough-tackling centre . [72] Kidderminster striker James Constable was the first player to score a goal in a final at the new Wembley. [135] In June 2022 Harry Styles, previously of One Direction, performed two sold out nights at the stadium as part of his solo world tour, Love on Tour, following a venue change from The O2 Arena due to high demand. At its peak, there were more than 3,500 construction workers on site. . A UEFA category four stadium, Wembley hosted the 2011 and 2013 UEFA Champions League Finals, eight games at UEFA Euro 2020 (including the final and both of the semi-finals)[13] and hosted the final of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022. Current Wembley record for a football match: 89,874 (Cardiff City v Portsmouth, 2008 FA Cup final) The stadium holds a maximum capacity of 90,000. FA Cup Final day 1923. From 1958 until the mid-1970s, hurling and gaelic football tournaments known as the "Wembley Tournaments" were held at Wembley Stadium to bring the Irish sports to expatriates in Britain at the time. Most early internationals (including the first ever international football match (1870)) were played at The Oval, which opened in 1845 as the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club and would in 1880 host the first Test match played in England. The first game involving the full England national team was a friendly played on 1 June 2007, against Brazil. 1George Michael - June 2007. [24] In 1956 and 1971, it was the venue of the home matches of the Great Britain national football team for the qualification matches to the Summer Olympic Games against Bulgaria.[25]. The result saw St Helens retain the cup by a score of 308 before 84,241 fans. The first competitive senior international was played on 8 September 2007 between England and Israel. Adele completed her world tour with two concerts, dubbed "The Finale", at Wembley on 28 and 29 June 2017. Kidderminster became the first team to play at both the old and new stadium. In 2007, Multiplex also contested a claim from its concrete contractor, PC Harrington, that Multiplex owes 13.4million to PC Harrington. A platform system was designed in order to temporarily convert the stadium to athletics use, but its use would decrease the stadium's capacity to approximately 60,000. [15] The stadium hosted the Gold medal matches at the 2012 Olympic Games football tournament. [74], Wembley Stadium hosted the UEFA Champions League Final for the first time on 28 May 2011 when Barcelona played Manchester United. Road closures are in force from 10:00am on the event day until midnight and apply to Fulton Road, Engineers Way and South Way.[137]. Bolton Wanderers 2-0 West Ham United The White Horse Final 28th April 1923. If it's us v Bolton I reckon the attendance will be over 60,000 and would beat the record attendance for any Argyle game at a neutral venue. INCREDIBLE pic.twitter.com/rKq9mLCCYn. The record attendance was set during an FA Cup Final between Portsmouth and Cardiff City on May 17, 2008, when 89,874 people watched the game. But what is the record attendance ever seen at St James' Park? Castleford Academy (formerly Castleford High School) currently hold the record for the most Rugby League appearances at the New Wembley Stadium. In October 2005, Sports Minister Richard Caborn announced: "They say the Cup Final will be there, barring six feet of snow or something like that". It was bought by a property speculator, James White, who planned to sell off the buildings for redevelopment, including the stadium which had been the centrepiece of the exhibition. These events cover the sports of football, rugby league and American Football. Ronnie Henry is the first ever player to lift a competitive club trophy at the new Wembley. Access unmatched financial data, news and content in a highly-customised workflow experience on desktop, web and mobile. [77] The stadium hosted the 2013 UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, and in September 2019 it was named the host for the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final. [118] Other acts to have performed at the stadium are The Stone Roses,[119] Adele, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Metallica, U2, The Killers, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Eminem, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Jeff Lynne's ELO, Beyonc, Spice Girls, Coldplay, Harry Styles, Oasis, Take That, BTS and AC/DC. The stadium closed in October 2000 and demolition commenced in December 2002, completing in 2003 for redevelopment. For the first 27 years, the only International England games played at Wembley were fixtures against Scotland, with other games played elsewhere until 1951. Stoke City team news: Estupinan and March out, Welbeck back . In 2011, International rugby league returned to Wembley for the first time since 1997 when Wales lost to New Zealand 036[89] and Australia beat host nation England 3620[90] in the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations. . 1911 v Bradford City, Crystal Palace & Old Trafford 1974 v Liverpool, Wembley Stadium 1998 v Arsenal, Wembley Stadium 1999 v Manchester United, Wembley Stadium . The top of one of the twin towers was erected as a memorial in the park on the north side of Overton Close in the Saint Raphael's Estate. The 83,222 toppled the previous best Premier League record set by us against Manchester United just last month, with 81,978 at Wembley for our fine 2-0 win on 31 January. The Oakland Raiders hosted the Miami Dolphins on 28 September at 6pm BST, the Atlanta Falcons hosted the Detroit Lions on 26 October at 1:30pm GMT and the Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Dallas Cowboys on 9 November at 6pm GMT. Other showpiece football matches that were previously staged at Wembley, such as the Football League promotion play-offs and the Football League Trophy final, have returned to the stadium. It is owned by a subsidiary of the Football Association and is used for football (soccer), rugby, and . (Record home attendance in English football) . The stadium also staged women's field hockey matches in which England appeared in their annual match between 1951 and 1969 and then from 1971 to 1991. [22] No athletics events (track and field) have taken place at the stadium; the conversion for athletics use was a condition of part of the lottery funding the stadium received, but to convert it would take weeks of work and cost millions of pounds. Demolition officially began on 30 September 2002, with the Twin Towers being dismantled in December 2002. Given the ownership of the stadium by the Football Association (the governing body of English football), the England national football team is a major user of Wembley. The 8,173 people who attended France's 2-1 . Having set a new club record . The concert was documented and aired on 16 August 2015 on NBC; the one-hour special Ed Sheeran Live at Wembley Stadium also included behind-the-scenes footage. Today's Euro 2022 final between England and Germany has set a new attendance record after 87,192 spectators attended Wembley to cheer on the Lionesses. Tonight's attendance is not a record for a women's match in England which remains the crowd of 80,203 which witnessed the 2012 London Olympic final between the United States and Japan at Wembley . While the hosts came out on top, courtesy of a thrilling extra-time goal from Chloe Kelly, it was an occasion that could prove to be a major turning point for women's football. To alleviate the impact of vehicular traffic on the local residents and businesses, Brent Council have introduced a number of measures in relation to on street parking and to access restrictions of roads that surround the stadium. With a span of 315m (1,033ft), the arch is the longest single-span roof structure in the world. . Record-breaking Euro 2022 attendance will surpass 500,000 at Wembley final. . The overall attendance record for the Women's European Championship has been broken by the 2022 edition - and there's still 15 games to go. p. 3. [35], The Australian firm Multiplex, which was the main contractor on Wembley Stadium, made significant losses on the project. [110] The game between the Jaguars and the Denver Broncos on 30 October 2022 saw a record crowd for an NFL game at Wembley, with 86,215 in attendance. Due to the short turnaround, faded gridiron markings and the NFL logo were clearly visible on the pitch along with worn grass along the centre of the pitch and the touch-lines. The second FA Cup final held at the new stadium took place on 17 May 2008, with Portsmouth winning the title 10 against Cardiff City; Nwankwo Kanu scored the only goal. For the new stadium the level of the pitch was lowered. It was the first sport Sir Arthur Elvin introduced to the stadium. In 2014, One Direction played to 246,000 people over three sold-out shows at Wembley on 68 June as part of their Where We Are Tour. [123] Take That played a record-breaking 8 nights at Wembley Stadium in summer 2011 on their Progress Live tour, which has become the fastest and biggest selling tour in UK history.[124]. This match cost England qualification to Euro 2008 and head coach Steve McClaren his job. On 24 August 2013 their Year 7 Rugby team played RGS High Wycombe in the annual schools curtain-raiser to the Challenge Cup final. The highest ever recorded attendance involving Argyle was against Arsenal in 1932 (65,386) Fury and Whyte have a shared rival in former multiple title-holder Anthony Joshua, and their countryman took part in the last boxing night at Wembley Stadium, scoring a seismic knockdown win over hall-of-famer Wladimir Klitschko in front of 90,000 stunned supporters. [18] This is known as the White Horse Final. The official Wembley Stadium website had announced that the stadium would be open for public viewing for local residents of Brent on 3 March 2007, however this was delayed by two weeks and instead happened on 17 March. Described as the world's greatest sporting arena, it was ready only four days before the "White Horse" Final in 1923. 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