Estádio Municipal Dr. Novelli Júnior, usually known as Estádio Novelli Júnior, is a multi-use
stadium
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in
Itu
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,
Brazil
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. It is used mostly for
football
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matches. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 18,000 people.
The Estádio Novelli Júnior is owned by the Itu City Hall.
Ituano Futebol Clube
Ituano Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as simply Ituano, is a Brazilian association football club in Itu, São Paulo. They currently play in the Série C, the third tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Paulista Séri ...
usually plays its home matches at the stadium.
History
In 1947, the works on Estádio Novelli Júnior were completed. The inaugural match was played on May 25 of that year, when Ituano beat Amparo 6–1.
References
External links
Templos do FutebolItuano Futebol Clube Official Website
Football venues in São Paulo (state)
Ituano FC
Sports venues in São Paulo (state)
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