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England United may give up towers to fund a stadium and host the World Cup
Manchester United’s new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has announced an ambitious plan to build the largest and most profitable football stadium in the world. However, the project is expected to cost around £2 billion. At the same time, Manchester is presented with a chance to host a major tournament.
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Spain San Sebastian says “no” to 2030 World Cup?
Although the 2030 FIFA World Cup is still over five years away, opposition is already growing in San Sebastian against the city’s inclusion as one of the host venues. Local neighborhood groups and associations have issued an official letter to FIFA, demanding the city’s withdrawal from the tournament.
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Canada Longer and more expensive renovation of Montreal Olympic Stadium tower
The renovation of the iconic inclined tower of the Olympic Stadium in Montreal—one of Canada’s most recognizable architectural landmarks—is set to take longer than initially planned.
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USA Rays abandon $1.3 billion stadium deal, threatening future in Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Rays shocked fans and city officials Thursday by walking away from a $1.3 billion stadium project, rejecting $730 million in public funding and casting serious doubt on the franchise's future in Florida. This unexpected move comes after nearly two decades of struggle to secure a new venue.
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Spain Even more 24-hour construction at Camp Nou!
Barcelona's stadium renovation is accelerating rapidly. The City Council has approved a three-week extension of 24-hour construction work, a move that is expected to significantly speed up progress on key phases of the project.
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Spain Metropolitano instead of Bernabéu – Real Madrid’s stadium loses another concert
After long and intense negotiations that were expected to lead to a happy ending, Aitana Ocaña’s concerts at Santiago Bernabéu — scheduled for June 27 and 28 this year — will ultimately not take place.
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Mexico Cruz Azul is looking for perfect location for its new stadium
Cruz Azul is actively searching for a new home. The club has long been evaluating various sites in and around Mexico City and the surrounding State of Mexico as potential locations for building a new stadium.
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World Cup 2030 Spanish bid, shaken by insecurity, is in FIFA's hands
Shaken by the stadium evaluation affair, the Spanish bid for the 2030 World Cup faces even more challenges in the future. The pressure from Valencia, the problems of Riazor and La Rosaleda and the rising costs cause uncertainty and forecast a fight till the end, which will come with FIFA's decisions.
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Spain Luxury sushi restaurant at Santiago Bernabéu now open
The newly renovated Santiago Bernabéu is among the most cutting-edge stadiums in the world, boasting features like a retractable roof, a full 360-degree video screen, folding stands, and a sliding pitch. Yet, the stadium’s true gems lie in its VIP areas.
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Czech Republic Sparta Prague signs agreement to rebuild Strahov stadium
The planned redevelopment of the Stadion Evžena Rošického on Prague’s Strahov hill has reached another major milestone. The dilapidated sports facility is set to be replaced by the largest modern football stadium in the Czech Republic.
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Canada How will BMO Field change for the 2026 World Cup?
The FIFA Men’s World Cup is fast approaching, and Toronto’s downtown stadium, which will host six tournament matches, is undergoing a nearly $150 million upgrade.
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France New stand at Strasbourg’s stadium keeps reaching new heights
The renovation and reconstruction works at Stade de la Meinau, which began in the summer of 2023, are progressing rapidly. The expansion of the southern stand, which will accommodate nearly 12,000 spectators, is entering one of its final phases – the assembly of the load-bearing structure.
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England Anfield expansion officially completed – Anfield Road Stand with safety certificate
Liverpool FC has completed a major stage in the expansion of Anfield stadium. Work to enlarge the Anfield Road Stand by an additional 7,000 seats began in 2021. However, the project faced a serious setback in 2023 when the main contractor, Buckingham Group, went into administration, delaying the reopening of the stand to supporters.
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Spain Guns, a helicopter and suitcases full of money - Spanish mafia at Anoeta
Real Sociedad's stadium is regularly the arena for football clashes and has also sometimes been the scene of rugby duels, but last weekend Anoeta turned into a meeting place for members of the Spanish mafia.
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Spain Residents near Metropolitano complain about noise and disruptions
Residents living near Riyadh Air Metropolitano have appealed to local authorities and relevant bodies to take action against the noise and traffic congestion caused by events held at the sports venue.
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