StadiumDBNews: November 2020
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Rome: AS Roma’s problems with location of new stadium
The chances of building a new AS Roma stadium in Tor di Valle are decreasing. It turned out that the legal status of the land in that location is not fully clarified. Club owner Dan Friedkin looks more and more favourably towards Stadio Flaminio, the venue where the Romans played in the 1989/90 season.
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The Netherlands: Change of plans for Helmond
It was touch and go for a while but now the new stadium plan for Helmond Sport is back on track. That said, major design alterations had to be made in order for the plans to become viable once more.
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England: Leicester City plans leaked, look at that!
When expansion of King Power Stadium was mentioned, we thought it would follow the example of Cardiff City, adding just another tier on top of the east stand. Well, this would be far more impressive!
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Berlin: Hertha fans' wish list for new stadium
Hertha BSC supporters have been waiting for the new stadium for years. Playing at Olympiastadion is not a good option for the club that would like to move to a typical football venue. The concept of building a 55,000-seater in the Olympic Park, right next to the current Berliners' stadium, is being considered. Other locations are taken into account, but it was the Olympic Park that won the greatest favour of the club's fans.
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Russia: Krasnodar builds new stadium in the training centre
Sergey Galitsky makes his great ideas and dreams come true, improving sports infrastructure. Currently working on the stadium in the Krasnodar training centre, dedicated to the reserves, youth and women teams.
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Naples: So it's settled, Stadio Diego Armando Maradona?
It was barely a few hours between sad news of the legend's passing and mayor of Naples announcing the decision. It was already supported by numerous officials by then, with SSC Napoli president topping the list.
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Bergamo: Works on the new south tribune have started
Atalanta does not stop in moving forward to finish their revitalized 24,000 venue. An intensive schedule includes the reconstruction of the south tribune which has already started progressing.
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Qatar 2022: Al Thumama Stadium almost ready
The Supreme Committee has announced that one of the eight FIFA 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar, Al Thumama Stadium, will be ready for use right after the New Year's Day. The venue is located in Doha, the design was inspired by gahfiya, a traditional headdress worn by men in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Poland: New Opole stadium uncertain again
Despite encouraging signals from early autumn, the tender process for new Opole stadium is yet to begin. This in turn means groundbreaking could be moved as well.
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Valencia: First phase of Levante stadium revamp about to finish
On November 8th, Levante UD finally came back to the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia. The return was the culmination of the 9-month first phase of the stadium redevelopment. In order for the facility to take full shape and colour, the second phase of modernization has yet to be carried out, which is likely to start next year.
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Fans returning to NFL stadia despite COVID-19 cases soaring
Though the numbers in USA are disturbing, it seems games held with fans haven't contributed to the recent surge in new COVID-19 cases. It's thus no wonder that more NFL teams are opting to reopen stadiums.
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Catching up on the best and most entertaining games?
With fans in some countries forced out of stadiums and others seeing their first games in months, the football world has hardly ever been more turbulent. But with all governing bodies agreeing that football should still be played, activities like betting are going on as they used to.
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Qatar: Two years for the FIFA World Cup 2022 kick off!
Today marks exactly two years until the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. The next tournament hosted by Qatar will take place at eight stadiums from the 21st November to 18nd December 2022. During such time, we will witness 64 matches.
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Ohio: Columbus Crew SC shows new renderings and 3D seat views
Thanks to the newly released renderings and 3D seat viewer Columbus Crew SC fans can now look virtually inside its new downtown stadium. New images present an updated canopy, perforated façade, details of seating options, fan experience and hospitality sections – which all together look amazing.
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Campbelltown Stadium – new to the A-League
Macarthur FC will be a new addition to the A-league for the 2020/21 season, bringing the total number of teams up to 12. It will be the first year since their inception in 2017 that they will make an appearance in the league.
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Potential Messi transfer could help NYCFC stadium effort
Lionel Messi's summer transfer attempt brought headlines of all media outlets, everywhere. As the rumours return, the move could be linked to a new stadium for New York City FC. Here's how.
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Poland: Stadion Śląski with another major athletics event
The authorities of the European Athletics Association have awarded Silesian Stadium the hosting of the European Athletics Team Championships in 2021. It will be another big international athletics event in Chorzów. The decision was made exactly one week after Chorzów lost its battle with Rome to host the 2024 European Championship in Athletics.
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Florence: Fiorentina asks how much can be demolished
There's already a plan for the new stadium of Viola but it needs to be in line with new legislation.Green light is required from Rome in order for reconstruction of Stadio Artemio Franchi to move forward.
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Texas: Austin FC stadium taking shape with pitch installation, seats finishing and raised roof
Austin FC moves closer to the first MLS season with significant steps in taking final shape, including pitch and seats installation, raised roof and selling season memberships. Construction workers continue to add finishing touches on the $260 million brand new stadium.
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England: Coventry City to present stadium concept in early 2021?
Fresh update from the Sky Blues and University of Warwick suggests we should expect details about the planned new stadium early into next year.
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Liverpool: Three standing terraces at Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium?
We've known for a while thatEverton's new stadium will be safe-standing-ready. However, thismight not be limited to the south end, instead extending also towardsthe east and north.
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New design: The Vasco da Gama caravel for 2024
Did Vasco really use a caravel? Never mind... still, the football club named after him could have a caravel-inspired stadium ready for Vasco's 500th birthday. How real is it?
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Egypt: Historic final to be relocated in fear of rain?
Circumstances leading to the game have been crazy, like everything in 2020. But no-one could have suspected that the CAF Champions League could end with two derby rivals playing at home!
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London: Crystal Palace expansion in 2022?
It seems the last hurdle has been cleared and Crystal Palace will soon be able to sign the deal to expand Selhurst Park. But it also seems work won't happen before 2022, according to the timeline provided in Section 106.
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Turkey: Izmir Atatürk closed after earthquake
Contrary to initial claims, therecent earthquake in Izmir may have caused damages to the city'slargest stadium. Karşıyaka and numerous athletes are homeless fornow.
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Budapest: Bozsik almost finished but still late
It was expected to be delivered in June, then in November. November it is but final works will move into December. Bozsik Stadion, or Bozsik Aréna (as the new facade signage says), should be granted permit for use this year but likely won't open until 2021.
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New design: Club Blooming finally blooming on their own
One of Bolivia's most popular football clubs is building a stadium of their own. It's sensible economically, modern and could boost them for years to come. But that we shall see...
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New design: In Volochysk, just outside Premier Liha
We promised you more info on developments from Ukraine, let's start making that happen. We begin with the proposed stadium revamp of FC Ahrobiznes in Volochysk, one of the growing teams in the country's 2nd tier.
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Bologna: Dall'Ara reconstruction coming closer
The city of Bologna gave its blessing for further preparation to completely redevelop Stadio Dall'Ara. The road is still long but progress on the project is much welcome!
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Stadium Swim – when leisure venues are stadium-inspired
Las Vegas has a new NFL team and a shiny new stadium. But it also has its first stadium-styled casino, the Circa. Opened ahead of plan, the venue is quite something, if you have the money for it.
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Cape Town: DHL acquire naming rights for Cape Town Stadium
For the first time a stadium of the 2010 World Cup will actually have a naming rights partner. This ends a disappointing decade of no progress with commercialisation of the venue.
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