Home is where the heart is, and for football fans, it is the arena where their favourite teams play.
Like a place of worship or religious setting of significant importance, a football stadium is the site supporters flock to on a weekly basis, where they could see their hopes dashed or faith rekindled depending on how their team performs.
Even without live football, stadiums can be landmarks and tourist hotspots that are marvelled at by football fans who have embarked on pilgrimages just to see these structures up close and in person. Their significance in football is recognised far and wide, allowing for these towering venues to stand for many years to come.