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Constant Vanden Stock Stadium is a football stadium in the municipality of Anderlecht, Brussels that is home to R.S.C. Anderlecht. The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... The Athens Olympic Stadium Typical stadium seating consists of terraces, such as shown here at Sarajevos Stadium Kosevo. ... A municipality or general-purpose district (compare with: special-purpose district) is an administrative local area generally composed of a clearly defined territory and commonly referring to a city, town, or village government. ... Anderlecht within the Brussels-Capital Region Anderlecht is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. ... Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels ( Dutch: Brussel, French: Bruxelles, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium and is considered by many to be the de facto capital of the European Union, as two of its three main institutions have their headquarters... Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht, is a Belgian football club from the Brussels region. ...


It is in 1917 that Anderlecht installed on the border of Parc du Meir (later Astrid park), in a new stadium they built (with only one stand made of wood). They called it Stade Émile Versé in the name of a generous patron. Later, concrete stands were set up. Though, in 1983, the stadium was completely rebuilt and took the name of the president Constant Vanden Stock. Its capacity was decreased to 28,361 (1,583 of which in business seats and 406 in V.I.P. boxes). There are still standup places behind the two goals but during European competitions, the stadium is all-seated (decreasing capacity). 1917 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Parc Astrid is a park in Anderlecht, Brussels inaugurated on August 13, 1911. ... 1983 is an integer and composite number that represents a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The stadium address is Avenue Théo Verbeecklaan 2, B1070 Anderlecht. It is located near Saint-Guidon metro station. Rival supporters must stop at Aumale for UEFA Champions League matches (due to security measures). Champions League Logo The UEFA Champions League is an annual international inter-club football competition between Europes most successful clubs, regarded as the most prestigious club trophy in the sport. ...


The stadium hosts a Michelin guide one-star restaurant (Le Saint-Guidon) and a cafeteria, as well as the official club fanshop. Michelin logo Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin, based in Clermont-Ferrand, France, is primarily a tire manufacturer. ... A typical restaurant in uptown Manhattan A restaurant is an establishment that serves prepared food and beverages to be consumed on the premises. ... One of a number of cafeterias at Electronic City campus, Infosys Technologies Ltd. ...


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Constant Vanden Stock at AllExperts (154 words)
Constant Vanden Stock (June 13, 1914) is the honorary president and former president and player of Belgian football club R.S.C. Anderlecht.
Constant Vanden Stock also served as coach of the Belgium national football team from 1958 to 1968.
Vanden Stock managed the family brewery Belle-Vue, famous for its Kriek and Lambic, until he sold it to beer giant Interbrew, now InBev.
Constant Vanden Stock Stadium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (243 words)
Constant Vanden Stock Stadium is a football stadium in the municipality of Anderlecht, Brussels that is home to R.S.C. Anderlecht.
It is in 1917 that Anderlecht installed on the border of Parc du Meir (later Astrid park), in a new stadium they built (with only one stand made of wood).
Though, in 1983, the stadium was completely rebuilt and took the name of the president Constant Vanden Stock.
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