Montevideo's Estadio Gran Parque Central opened its doors in 1900 and is the oldest football stadium in the Americas, hosting significant events like the first-ever World Cup.
The Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, built in 1895, has transitioned from a velodrome in the 1896 Olympics to being the home ground for Olympiacos, Greece's most successful football club.
As elite clubs build modern stadiums, many iconic football grounds like the San Siro face an uncertain future, highlighting a trend towards new constructions.
The article reflects on the transformation of football stadiums across the globe, where historic sites are often replaced by state-of-the-art arenas, yet some old grounds remain.
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