How Is the Architecture of Modern Football Stadium Similar to that of the Colosseum and how Does It Differ?

This essay will attempt to assess what similarities and differences exist, if any, between the Colosseum and modern football stadia; and where there are similarities what governs their application.
One striking similarity between the Colosseum and many modern stadia is an oval shaped seating arrangement. This is because both have a functional requirement to provide large crowds with good visibility.…