Stadio Pio XII

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Stadio Pio XII is a multi-use stadium in Albano Laziale, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and it serves as the home of Albalonga of Serie D and formerly of the Vatican City national football team. [1] The stadium holds 1,500 people.

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References

  1. "Stadio Pio XII, former home to Vatican City, Albalonga - Football Ground Map". www.footballgroundmap.com. Retrieved 2020-03-13.

Coordinates: 41°43′52.5″N12°39′5.7″E / 41.731250°N 12.651583°E / 41.731250; 12.651583