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2014

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  20.02.2014 Nomination: Tele2 Arena

  Not without some concerns, the new multi-use stadium in Stockholm received a warm welcome and has been properly tested by supporters from its first weekend in operation. Today it’s already a major event hub both for football and concerts.

2013

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  22.07.2013 Sweden: Two grand openings of Tele2 Arena

  Two days, two games and two impressive shows at Tele2 Arena. What happened on the pitch is a different story, though, with both home teams failing to win in their inauguration.

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  28.06.2013 Stockholm: Bomb found at Tele2 Arena, charity game cancelled

  Was this a sabotage by rival supporters? This theory seems probable to Reuters, who suggest the explosives may have been planted precisely to cancel the game and prevent derby rivals from 'hijacking' opening of the new stadium. Supporters call this theory 'slander'.

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  24.06.2013 Stockholm: Söderstadion's last farewell

  Yesterday saw the very last game played at Hammarby's home ground, set for demolition as the club moves south, to the new Tele2 Arena. This means Sweden losing the 2nd legendary stadium in less than a year.

2012

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  23.07.2012 Sweden: Fanatics chose their sides of Tele2 Arena

  Djurgården’s most vibrant supporters announced their location at the new Tele2 Arena. And since they’re sharing the venue with local rivals Hammarby, there will be two hearts for support at the ground.

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  29.06.2012 Sweden: Euro 2024 for Scandinavia?

  So far only an early idea by the Swedish football association, but they are to examine chances to host the tournament with one or two of their neighbors. According to Karl-Erik Nilsson, Poland and Ukraine are a great example that not only major countries can cope with the challenge.

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  08.06.2012 Sweden: Stockholmsarenan sells naming rights

  Second of Stockholm’s new stadium also managed to seal a naming rights deal before opening. Future home of both Hammarby and Djurgardens will be called Tele2 Arena – the operator announced.