Riza Lushta Stadium

Riza Lushta Stadium
Mitrovica Old Stadium
Interactive map of Riza Lushta Stadium
Full nameRiza Lushta Old City Stadium
Former namesMitrovica Old City Stadium (before 1999)
LocationMitrovica, Kosovo
OwnerMunicipality of Mitrovica
OperatorKF Trepça '89
Capacity5,000[1]
Field size105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1938
Tenants
KF Trepça '89

Riza Lushta Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Mitrovica, Kosovo. It was named after notable Juventus player Riza Lushta, who was from Mitrovica, and is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Trepça'89 of the Kosovar Superliga. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people[1] with 1,879 individual seats.

History

The Riza Lushta Stadium is a sports facility located in the city of Mitrovica, Kosovo. Named after Riza Lushta, a renowned Kosovar-Albanian footballer who had a successful career in Italy during the 1930s and 1940s, it holds significant historical and cultural value for the region. The Riza Lushta Stadium continues to reflect the spirit of Mitrovica and its connection to the game of football in Kosovo.

Conditions

The current condition of the Riza Lushta Stadium in Mitrovica, Kosovo, reflects its history as a key local sports venue, though it faces some challenges typical of older, smaller stadiums in the region. Overall, while the Riza Lushta Stadium remains functional, it could benefit from further investment to modernize its facilities and improve the experience for both players and spectators.

References

  1. ^ a b "Stadiumi Riza Lushta". europlan.de (in German). Retrieved 30 April 2024.

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