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Majed Asad Stadium

Coordinates: 31°54′25″N 35°13′29″E / 31.90694°N 35.22472°E / 31.90694; 35.22472
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Majed Asad Stadium
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Former namesAl-Bireh International Stadium
LocationAl-Bireh, West Bank
Coordinates31°54′25″N 35°13′29″E / 31.90694°N 35.22472°E / 31.90694; 35.22472
Capacity9000
SurfaceGrass
Opened2011

Majed Asad Stadium is an association football stadium in Al-Bireh. The stadium's construction was funded with aid from the French and German governments, and famous French footballer Lilian Thuram participated in the inauguration, taking the first kick of the Palestine Cup final.[1]

Al Nakba International Football Tournament

The stadium was the venue for matches in the 2012 Palestine International Cup. Vietnam and Pakistan played out a goalless draw at the stadium.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Thuram opens West Bank stadium". 15 April 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  2. ^ Rahim, Abdul. "Alnakba International Football Tournament". The Olympic Sports. Retrieved 9 July 2017.