Brazilian club abandon World Cup stadium in Salvador


An aerial shot shows the Arena Fonte Nova stadium, in Salvador, in the state of Bahia, northern Brazil March 28, 2014. REUTERS/Valter Pontes

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Esporte Club Bahia, one of the biggest clubs in Salvador, said on Monday they were abandoning the stadium that was rebuilt for last year's World Cup and returning to use the city's old municipal ground.

The club said their fans had not been respected at the stadium and their 1-0 win over Campinense on Saturday would be their last match there.

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