The Estádio Algarve(English "Algarve Stadium") is an association football (soccer) stadium in Faro, Southern Portugal. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... 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. ... Faro is a city in Portugal; see Faro, Portugal a town in Yukon, Canada; see Faro, Yukon. ...
The stadium has a capacity of 30,000, and was built for the 2004 European Football Championship. However, following the tournament, the stadium stood empty as none of the local teams were large enough to take on the running of the stadium. Euro 2004 Logo The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called EURO 2004, was held in Portugal between 12 June and 4 July 2004. ...
Two football agents, Corrado Correggi and John McGovern have founded a new team, "Algarve United", which is hoped will quickly progress up the league ladder and soon be able to take over the stadium themselves. Photo by Bruce Gall - Jan 2002 John McGovern was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ...