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The stadiums are ranked based on a mixed grading system that takes into account the following criteria:

Atmosphere: How loud, proud and ferocious are the fans?

Value: Is watching your team burning a hole in your pocket, or an easy-access day out?

Size: The more spectators the better, right?

Entertainment: Grounds that have seen wonderful teams of old will receive a bump. The quality of football is vital.

The best combine the lot, but some stadiums that don't see enough regular football have been discounted. The National Stadium in Beijing and North Korea's Rungrado 1st of May are discounted for this reason, and the likes of the Millennium Stadium and Hampden Park are, too.