England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned
BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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Notable Quotes
"There is just something very special about Azteca."
— Pele , Athlete
"While I had a great passion for architecture, I had an even bigger passion for football."
— Pedro Ramirez Vazquez , Academic
"It is next to impossible to communicate on the pitch because the Azteca is full of sound swirling all around you."
— Jason de Vos , Athlete
Key People
Jason de Vos is a retired Canadian footballer who played professionally and later became a coach.
Diego Maradona was an iconic Argentine football player known for his extraordinary skill and controversial life.
Pedro Ramirez Vazquez was a renowned Mexican architect known for designing major sports venues.
Pele is a legendary Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
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BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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