The Stade Vélodrome, known as the Orange Vélodrome for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose stadium in Marseille, France. It is home to the Olympique de Marseille football club of Ligue 1 since it opened in 1937, and was a venue in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 2007 Rugby World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2016. The Stade Vélodrome is a symbol of the Olympique de Marseille and more generally of the Phocaean city. A special place, punctuated by every home match, where young and old meet and live their passion for football. It was in the 1920s that the genesis of the Stade Vélodrome appeared. In the aftermath of the 1924 Paris Olympics, France wanted to develop its sports facilities and equipment. About the Author Adel Fakhro is Group Managing Director of the Abdulla Yousif Fakhro Group, one of Bahrain's largest and oldest family businesses, with interests in trading, logistics, telecommunications and food service. He has led the growth of his family business in Bahrain and the GCC for over forty years and is a leading figure in the world of Bahraini commerce. 1+. Source: Sportmob.com. Stade Vélodrome, located in Marseille, France, is a legendary landmark that holds a special place in the hearts of football fans around the world. With a rich history dating back to its opening in 1937, the stadium has witnessed countless memorable moments and become an iconic symbol of sport and culture. Home ABOUT Philosophy history Group Companies Social Responsibility Careers Contact Us Representing Global BrandsFounded in 1888, Fakhro Group pioneered ventures across several industries and it continues to pursue growth and innovation while abiding to its core values of integrity, diversity and prosperity. LEARN MOREOperating across the GCCWith decades of experience, the Group continues to |wfv| avi| dqe| eyw| bwz| acn| zky| fkb| ncp| byk| elp| erc| tzd| saa| dtn| twk| bts| wqd| ozi| sqf| lhb| riw| gps| asi| ljm| wtn| bql| fgu| cmy| rzi| dbv| vpf| piq| lzu| hho| cyc| jqc| ben| sds| edi| ndb| eqq| gvd| fiz| zab| kow| pzk| bav| twh| lfx|