 For example, in July 2006, the stadium hosted the Italian pop star Eros Ramazzotti.Kantrida also hosted the final stages of the annual Kvarnerska Rivijera international youth football tournament, first held in 1953.In addition, since 1990, the Croatia national football team played 11 international fixtures at Kantrida, including ten friendlies and one UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying fixture.