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Racing Club: The Fallen Giants Who Play At The 1924 Olympic Stadium

The Tim Traveller Apr 18, 2022 16:51
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In a northwestern Paris suburb is a half-demolished decrepit old stadium. If you didn't know, you would never guess that it once hosted the Olympic Games. The World Cup Final. 42 French Cup finals. And legendary athletic performances from Paavo Nurmi, Eric Liddell, Harold Abrahams, and a young Brazilian footballer called Pelé. Last weekend I travelled to Colombes to experience the historic venue for myself, and watch the fallen footballing giants who still play there... INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/the.tim.traveller TWIT - https://twitter.com/TheTimTraveller FACE - https://www.facebook.com/TheTimTraveller/ IMAGE CREDITS Colombes Stadium in 2009 by Dr.Clint.Beans - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stade_Yves_du_Manoir_Colombes7.jpg
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