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You had a lot to say about MetLife Stadium's name change for World Cup
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MetLife Stadium has been temporarily renamed to New York New Jersey Stadium for the FIFA World Cup, sparking strong reactions from New Jersey residents on social media. Many expressed their frustration, emphasizing that the stadium is located in New Jersey, not New York.
You had a lot to say about MetLife Stadium's name change for World Cup
Hey FIFA, MetLife Stadium is in New Jersey, not New York!
That's the sentiment of proud New Jerseyans who reacted on social media to the MetLife Stadium name changing to New York New Jersey Stadium during the FIFA World Cup matches.
“New Jersey Stadium. Period. New York is always hopping on things that are NJ’s,” read the most liked comment under NorthJersey.com’s Instagram post about the name change.
MetLife Stadium, along with 14 out of the 16 venues that will host World Cup games, will undergo rebranding ahead of the national event.
Aerial of Opening Day of Giants Football Stadium, Continental Airlines Arena, October 10, 1976
Shep Messing of the Cosmos makes sure the ball doesn't get past him, with teammate Jomo Sono (22) nearby, during a game against the Bicentennials at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 31, 1977.
Fans of Ireland fill the parking lot at Giants Stadium before the start of the World Cup soccer qualifying game against Italy in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 18, 1994. Gary Kircooke of London, says he is half Irish and half English.
World Cup soccer action during a qualifying game between Mexico and Bulgaria at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 5, 1994. Bulgaria's Emil Kostadinov (7).
Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones perform in concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on August 12, 1994.
Pope John Paul conducts mass at Giants Stadium, October 5, 1995.
East Rutherford 10/5/95 Pope John Paul Mass at Giants Stadium.
East Rutherford, NJ (AERIALS) 8/10/00 Aerial view of NJ Meadowlands Sports Complex. Looking northeasterly showing Meadowland race track left top & Continental Arena top right of photo.
Giants Stadium sports a large banner for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on September 30, 2009.
Members of the grounds crew work to change over the end zones in the New Meadowlands Stadium from Jets green to Giants blue Friday afternoon in East Rutherford, November 26, 2010.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 01/15/2011 NY JETS-RALLY. (left - lower) Miguel Aquino, and Roger Lopez, lift Aquino's daughter Magaly, 4, so she can touch the goal post on the field during a New York Jets rally at the New Meadowlands Stadium before Sunday's divisional playoff game against the New England.
Crowd cheers as ""Forever the Sickest Kids"" perform at New Meadowlands Stadium. April 30, 2011.
Chad Urmston, lead singer of State Radio, performs during the festival at New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, April 30, 2011.
Chris Brown getting down during the Hot 97 Summer Jam 2011 concert at the New Meadowlands Stadium, June 5, 2011.
Diplomats on the stage during the Hot 97 Summer Jam 2011 concert at the New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ June 5, 2011.
Bono and U2 perform in concert at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl XLII. DB #18 Peyton Manning talks with SH #72 Michael Bennett after the game. February 2, 2014.
Fans from Seattle , Cameron and Jessica Hancock stand at the entrance to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ as they arrive at the big game. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 438, the third largest point differential (35) in Super Bowl history, during game played at MetLife Stadium. This was the first outdoor, cold-weather stadium Super Bowl ever. February 2, 2014.
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Aerial of Opening Day of Giants Football Stadium, Continental Airlines Arena, October 10, 1976
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Aerial of Opening Day of Giants Football Stadium, Continental Airlines Arena, October 10, 1976
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Shep Messing of the Cosmos makes sure the ball doesn't get past him, with teammate Jomo Sono (22) nearby, during a game against the Bicentennials at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 31, 1977.
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Fans of Ireland fill the parking lot at Giants Stadium before the start of the World Cup soccer qualifying game against Italy in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 18, 1994. Gary Kircooke of London, says he is half Irish and half English.
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World Cup soccer action during a qualifying game between Mexico and Bulgaria at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 5, 1994. Bulgaria's Emil Kostadinov (7).
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Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones perform in concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on August 12, 1994.
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Pope John Paul conducts mass at Giants Stadium, October 5, 1995.
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East Rutherford 10/5/95 Pope John Paul Mass at Giants Stadium.
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East Rutherford, NJ (AERIALS) 8/10/00 Aerial view of NJ Meadowlands Sports Complex. Looking northeasterly showing Meadowland race track left top & Continental Arena top right of photo.
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Giants Stadium sports a large banner for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on September 30, 2009.
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Members of the grounds crew work to change over the end zones in the New Meadowlands Stadium from Jets green to Giants blue Friday afternoon in East Rutherford, November 26, 2010.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 01/15/2011 NY JETS-RALLY. (left - lower) Miguel Aquino, and Roger Lopez, lift Aquino's daughter Magaly, 4, so she can touch the goal post on the field during a New York Jets rally at the New Meadowlands Stadium before Sunday's divisional playoff game against the New England.
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Crowd cheers as ""Forever the Sickest Kids"" perform at New Meadowlands Stadium. April 30, 2011.
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Chad Urmston, lead singer of State Radio, performs during the festival at New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, April 30, 2011.
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Chris Brown getting down during the Hot 97 Summer Jam 2011 concert at the New Meadowlands Stadium, June 5, 2011.
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Diplomats on the stage during the Hot 97 Summer Jam 2011 concert at the New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ June 5, 2011.
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Bono and U2 perform in concert at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
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Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl XLII. DB #18 Peyton Manning talks with SH #72 Michael Bennett after the game. February 2, 2014.
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Fans from Seattle , Cameron and Jessica Hancock stand at the entrance to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ as they arrive at the big game. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 438, the third largest point differential (35) in Super Bowl history, during game played at MetLife Stadium. This was the first outdoor, cold-weather stadium Super Bowl ever. February 2, 2014.
FIFA, the corporate sponsor of the World Cup, will not allow specific branding or sponsorship labels in any of the participating stadiums. That is why MetLife Stadium will need to go through the name change.
But MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York is our friendly neighbor, but should their name be attached? At least put New Jersey first, FIFA.
“New York has to stop pretending to be NJ already,” read another comment from NorthJersey.com’s Instragram page.
Others wish the name changed back to Meadowlands Stadium, which was the name of the venue before 2011, when the insurance company purchased the naming rights to the stadium.
Giants fans took to social media to claim “Giants Stadium” will always be the right name, to the disagreement of Jets fans.
Here are the World Cup matches that will be played at MetLife, well, New York New Jersey Stadium
- Saturday, June 13 - Brazil vs Morocco (6 p.m.)
- Tuesday, June 16 - France vs Senegal (3 p.m.)
- Monday, June 22 - Norway vs Senegal (8 p.m.)
- Thursday, June 25 - Ecuador vs Germany (4 p.m.)
- Saturday, June 27 - Panama vs England (5 p.m.)
- Tuesday, June 30 - Undetermined. Round of 32 (5 p.m.)
- Sunday, July 5 - Undetermined. Round of 16 (4 p.m.)
- Sunday, July 19 - Final (3 p.m.)
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: MetLife Stadium World Cup name change causes strong reactions
Q&A
Why was MetLife Stadium renamed for the World Cup?
MetLife Stadium was renamed to New York New Jersey Stadium to reflect the regional representation during the FIFA World Cup matches.
What was the public reaction to the name change of MetLife Stadium?
Many New Jersey residents expressed their displeasure on social media, insisting that the stadium should be recognized as New Jersey Stadium.
How did New Jersey residents respond to the name change on social media?
New Jerseyans took to social media to voice their frustrations, with comments highlighting the stadium's true location and criticizing New York's involvement.
What is the significance of MetLife Stadium's location in relation to the name change?
The significance lies in the fact that MetLife Stadium is located in New Jersey, and many residents feel that the name change undermines their state's identity during a major event.
