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Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France, Rugby World Cup 2007 4x3

Marseille

Published: Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 4:58PM

The Stade Velodrome, the home of Marseille's football team, hosted its first soccer match in 1937.

The 59,500-capacity stadium, famous for its electrifying atmosphere and home to a loyal support base, has since been used for international football and rugby matches.

France's last rugby game there was a 26-16 win over Australia in November 2005.

Each of its four stands are named after a local celebrity.