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Italy Stadio Bentegodi facing demolition? Hellas pushes new vision for Euro 2032
Preparations for the Olympics are one thing, but during Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini’s visit to Verona, most attention went to the future of Stadio Bentegodi. The minister toured the arena with Mayor Damiano Tommasi and Deputy Minister of Culture Gian Marco Mazzie.
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Argentina The 1978 World Cup stadium is finally set to be modernised
In Mar del Plata, the completely revamped Estadio José María Minella for 31,000 spectators is set to be built, aiming to join the ranks of the most modern arenas in the country. The nearly 40‑million‑dollar redevelopment is expected to restore its international prestige.
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Canada What’s new at the Olympic Stadium construction site?
One of the most spectacular and technically complex construction operations in recent Canadian history is underway in Montreal. The city’s iconic Olympic Stadium — famous for its distinctive roof and monumental tower — is undergoing a major modernization designed to prepare the structure for decades of future use.
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USA Green light for the new Detroit City FC stadium
The Detroit City Council has unanimously approved both the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) and the revised brownfield incentive package for the construction of Detroit City FC’s new stadium in Corktown, on the city’s southwest side.
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China Another stunning stadium has opened in China — a futuristic complex right on the water
On 5 December 2025, the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre will open in Guangzhou. Located in a 70-hectare park on the banks of the Pearl River Delta, it combines a main stadium, a 20,000-seat arena and an aquatics centre with an Olympic-size pool.
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Italy Genoa launches stadium redevelopment with Euro 2032 in sight
The City of Genoa has published the official documentation regarding the project for the comprehensive modernisation of Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The proposal is valued at over €100 million. In return, the clubs are requesting a 99-year concession to use the stadium, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2026. The works are planned to last several months while maintaining match continuity, albeit with reduced capacity.
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Scotland Rangers FC launches feasibility study for potential Ibrox Stadium redevelopment
Rangers FC has begun an extensive feasibility study that will determine the direction of a future redevelopment of Ibrox Stadium and the wider club campus. The analysis will assess the current layout and condition of the stadium infrastructure, the need for increased capacity and possible scenarios for stand expansion and redevelopment of the surrounding areas.
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Spain Camp Nou redevelopment hit by serious labour law violations
FC Barcelona are back playing at their stadium, and while fans celebrated the long-awaited return “home”, the renovation works have been overshadowed by a growing scandal over working conditions on site.
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Spain Alavés stadium may be shut down due to murals and stickers
The Anti-Violence Commission has proposed one of the most severe sanctions in Spanish football. The reason is the presence of murals, graphics, and stickers on the stadium walls that are considered to “promote the ultras group” Iraultza 1921, which has been on the official list of radical and violent collectives since 2022.
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Netherlands PSV and Eindhoven commit to expanding Philips Stadion beyond 45,000 seats
PSV Eindhoven and the authorities of Eindhoven have officially launched the process of expanding Philips Stadion. The city council has approved plans to increase the stadium’s capacity by at least 10,000 seats, with the venue set to hold more than 45,000 spectators.
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Italy U.S. Investors to speed up construction of Cagliari stadium
The entry of a group of U.S. investors connected to Maurizio Fiori into the capital of Cagliari Calcio marks a strategic turning point in the club’s history. This is not just a capital injection, but above all a signal of a paradigm shift — combining local identity with international ambition and the long-awaited development of infrastructure.
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India Renovation of Kaloor Stadium nearing completion. “We will finish no matter what”
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, despite the cancellation of Argentina’s November friendly, is undergoing accelerated renovation. Kerala sports minister V. Abdurahiman insists that the upgrade will be completed on schedule.
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Mexico Dark discovery in the World Cup’s shadow. Hundreds of body bags uncovered
Just before the 2026 World Cup, hundreds of bags containing human remains were discovered near the home of Chivas and one of the World Cup venues. The macabre findings have become a symbol of the forensic medicine crisis and the helplessness of families searching for their loved ones.
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Germany The largest solar installation ever built on a stadium roof completed at Signal Iduna Park
Borussia Dortmund and the energy company RWE have set a new standard in professional sports. Signal Iduna Park now features the most powerful rooftop photovoltaic installation ever installed on a stadium – a project that positions BVB as a global pioneer in sustainable sports infrastructure.
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