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Australia Olympic infrastructure exempt from planning laws. Queensland changes legislation
A new law in Queensland is stirring controversy. Facilities for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane will be exempt from key spatial planning regulations. The government argues that this is necessary to speed up investments.
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Spain Temporary stadium for Málaga CF is too small
Málaga CF has issued an official statement responding to reports that the Ciudad de Málaga athletics stadium, to be used temporarily during the redevelopment of La Rosaleda for the 2030 World Cup, will only accommodate 12,500 spectators.
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Spain Valencia CF refuses to share Nou Mestalla progress certificates
Valencia CF has refused to send monthly certificates on the progress of construction at the Nou Mestalla stadium, despite a formal request from the City Council. The club argues that it is under no legal obligation to do so and notes that the project recently passed a technical inspection conducted by municipal officials.
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England Wolves’ ambitious plans give way to “tweaks and optimisations”
There was supposed to be a huge redevelopment and 50,000 seats, but it will end up being "tweaks" and, at most, the addition of a few thousand seats. Wolverhampton's chairman has revealed that the planned modernisation won’t be possible for both financial and sporting reasons.
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Poland Stadium in Nowy Targ is preparing for a higher league
After thrilling playoffs, Podhale Nowy Targ secured a historic promotion to the Betclic 2nd League. This is a major achievement for both the club and the local community. However, the joy of promotion comes with new challenges, primarily the need to upgrade the stadium to meet licensing requirements.
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Austria Feasibility study completed for Merkur Arena expansion
The feasibility study for the expansion of Liebenau Stadium in Graz has been completed, aiming to upgrade the venue to host international matches and UEFA Champions League fixtures. The city of Graz confirmed that the analysis was finalised on schedule at the end of May, with the involvement of both local Bundesliga clubs – SK Sturm Graz and GAK 1902 – as well as municipal authorities.
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Belfast Project cut, €90 million boost, or withdrawal – three options for Casement Park
Although the UK government has joined the Casement Park project as a fourth player, £90m is still missing from the jigsaw. The stadium now faces three options - finding more funding, simplifying the redevelopment project or getting into an impasse that would leave the stadium still abandoned.
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USA More modern and digital - Levi’s Stadium debuts after $200M renovation
The Mexico vs. Honduras match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup saw the debut of the modernized Levi’s Stadium, almost ready for the Super Bowl and the 2026 World Cup. The most important feature are the new videoboards - the biggest in the NFL - but many other changes were made.
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Spain Half of Malaga CF's socios won't fit in the stadium. Fans react
Malaga fans' worst nightmare has come true. The redevelopment of La Rosaleda for the 2030 World Cup is forcing the club to move to an athletics stadium which, contrary to earlier announcements, will not be substantially expanded. The spectre of financial, sporting and social problems hangs over the Boquerones.
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England Green light for City Ground redevelopment
The large-scale redevelopment of Nottingham Forest’s City Ground has officially been approved. Under the plan, the existing Peter Taylor Stand will be demolished and replaced with a new 10,000-seat structure, increasing the stadium’s total capacity to 35,000.
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Italy Venezia FC prepares for new stadium construction
Venezia FC has presented its proposal for the management of a new stadium to the municipal council committees of Venice. The venue, planned as part of the Bosco dello Sport complex in the Tessera district, is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027 and will accommodate up to 18,500 spectators.
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Germany HSV plans Volksparkstadion modernisation
Hamburger SV is set to return to the Bundesliga this coming season and is in its best financial condition in years. “The new HSV is debt-free,” said club executives. Major investments are on the horizon, and at the recent general assembly, members approved the creation of a Supporters Trust fund, paving the way for additional capital. This support is crucial, as HSV has ambitious plans for its home stadium.
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World Race to host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup begins
Qatar has officially entered the race to host the second edition of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup, joining Spain and Brazil as candidates.
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Historic Stadium in Monza, Italy Receives a Major Facelift
On June 20, 2025, an official ceremony celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated Stadio Sada. After years of neglect, the venue has received a thorough makeover, giving the historic place a new lease on life. The extensive modernization efforts make Stadio Sada a strong contender to become a beloved recreational hub for the Monza community.
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Italy Attendance at Serie A stadiums in the 2024/2025 season
Serie A is experiencing a resurgence in stadium attendance not seen in decades. In the recently concluded 2024/25 season, Italy’s top division recorded an average crowd of 30,842 spectators per match, making it one of the best-attended campaigns in the league’s history.
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