A bit 'blah' or a worthy host? Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?
•A bit 'blah' or a worthy host?
•Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The MetLife has been known as the New York New Jersey Stadium at the World Cup as Fifa prohibits corporate stadium spon...
•They have seen the luxurious design of the Sofi stadium outside Los Angeles.
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A bit 'blah' or a worthy host? Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The MetLife has been known as the New York New Jersey Stadium at the World Cup as Fifa prohibits corporate stadium sponsorshipsByNada TawfikNorth America correspondentPublished3 minutes agoCommentsAs the World Cup final approaches, this tournament will long be remembered for its drama and some classic matches.Just as important for the fans at the games has been their experience inside the venues.They have stepped into football history at Mexico's Azteca Stadium. They have seen the luxurious design of the Sofi stadium outside Los Angeles. The have experienced the state-of-the-art retractable roof and climate control of the AT&T stadium outside of Dallas.But there has been one venue that has generated sustained scrutiny, and it happens to be staging the big finale - the NY-NJ Stadium, or the MetLife Stadium outside New York.The criticism includes everything from its design and transportation to the quality of the pitch.So was it the right choice for Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina?Image gallerySkip image galleryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The MetLife StadiumImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Inside the empty MetLife StadiumImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The stadium during the group match between France and SenegalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Metlife Stadium has been compared to the AT&T Stadium in Arlington1 of 4Previous imageNext imageSlide 1 of 4, A picture of the exterior of Metlife Stadium, The MetLife StadiumEnd of image galleryMuch maligned since 2010 opening - but it is in New YorkAsk locals and they will confirm that the stadium has long had a poor reputation."For lack of a better word, the technical term for MetLife Stadium is 'blah'," says long-time New Jersey sports columnist Steve Politi. One of his readers once compared its appearance to a gia...المصدر: BBC Sport Football | Source: BBC Sport Football
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