Ali Sami Yen Stadium

Ali Sami Yen Stadium is home of the football club Galatasaray SK in Istanbul, Turkey. It is named after the founder of the club, Ali Sami Yen. Capacity is currently reduced to 18,000 (all seated) due to ongoing construction and renovation. By the beginning of the 2005-2006 season (August 2005) capacity will again be 25,000.

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Galatasaray SK - Istanbul - Turkey - Ali Sami Yen - 2005 - 2006

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The stadium is nicknamed "Hell" by Galatasaray's supporters because of its intimidating atmosphere and the enthusiastic support of the fans who often make mass use of torches, smoke, drums, flags and giant posters to create visual grandeur and apply psychological pressure on visiting teams. Ali Sami Yen is important for Galatasaray because it has seen many victories against renowned European football clubs, such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan and PSV Eindhoven.

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FC Barcelona - Real Madrid - AC Milan - PSV Eindhoven

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It is located in Mecidiyekoy, one of the of the most crowded parts of Istanbul, surrounded by urban. However, Galatasaray plans to abandon this stadium in 2007 and move to a new one in the Aslantepe (formerly Seyrantepe) section of Istanbul. The capacity of the new stadium will be 55,000 (all seated). There are also plans for shopping mall and residential units construction in the Aslantepe Project.

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Mecidiyekoy - Istanbul - 2007

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