There are many parallels to be made between regularly visiting a sports stadium and going to church as both activities demand faith, vision and hope. Familiarity with a place of worship can also provide succour so dealing with any radical redesign has to handled sensitively.
These requirements appear to be at the centre of Benfica's plans to transform its Estádio da Luz, or Stadium of Light, with "comfort and connectivity" being touted as the essential ingredients for its community of supporters.
