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George Michael opens new Wembley Stadium

Published Monday, Jun 11 2007, 10:13 BST | By Nick Levine
George Michael opens new Wembley Stadium

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George Michael has become the first pop star to perform at the new Wembley Stadium.

The 43-year-old singer took to the stage at the rebuilt north London venue in front of 90,000 fans on Saturday night.

His two-and-a-half hour set drew from his Wham! days and his Grammy award-winning solo career. Four songs from the concert were broadcast live on Channel 4 as part of the George Michael: The Road to Wembley special.

Michael performed several times at the old Wembley Stadium, which was closed in 2000 and demolished in 2003.

He told the crowd: "I'm actually here, I don't believe it. For the most amazing, God-given 25 years, I thank you all."
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