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La Bombonera
La Bombonera (Spanish pronunciation:; lit.'The Chocolate Box', named after its resemblance to a chocolate box, per Viktor Sulčič), officially known as Estadio Alberto José Armando (Spanish pronunciation:; lit.'Alberto José Armando Stadium', named after Alberto Armando), is an association football stadium in La Boca neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, Argentina that is the home of the Boca Juniors team.
It is widely regarded as one of the most iconic stadiums in the world due to its design, the club's history and its intense atmosphere, and it has been host to many noteworthy players in football, including Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Alfredo Di Stéfano, and Pelé. It has been declared of public interest by the government of Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
The stadium is also used as a concert venue. Past performers at La Bombonera have included Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, James Blunt, the Bee Gees, and the Backstreet Boys. The unusual shape of the stadium give it excellent acoustics.