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Italy AS Roma’s new stadium declared a strategic investment. What does it mean?
AS Roma’s new stadium has been recognised by the Italian government as a strategic investment, a move that could significantly speed up the administrative process. A special procedure is expected to reduce the approval timeline to 90 days and strengthen Rome’s chances of hosting Euro 2032 matches.
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Italy ACF Fiorentina ready to invest millions in Stadio Artemio Franchi redevelopment
ACF Fiorentina has declared its willingness to invest €55 million in the redevelopment of Stadio Artemio Franchi. For the city of Florence, it is a major boost in the race for Euro 2032, although the project’s future still depends on final agreements and managing ongoing design changes.
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Spain Rayo’s president wants a new stadium with 30,000 seats… or more
Raúl Martín Presa insists that Rayo Vallecano needs a new stadium. The club is working to find a suitable site, and the president wants the arena to have 30,000 seats with the potential for expansion.
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WC 2026 Levi’s vs FIFA. Stadium sponsor in Santa Clara pokes fun at FIFA regulations
FIFA ordered the Levi’s logo at the Santa Clara stadium to be covered, but the result had the opposite effect. The brand’s iconic shape remained clearly visible, and Levi’s quickly turned the situation into a joke about the World Cup’s “clean stadium” rules.
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Spain Appeal rejected. The battle over concerts at the Bernabéu returns to square one
The Supreme Court rejected Real Madrid’s cassation appeal. However, it did not rule on concerts at the Santiago Bernabéu, meaning the legal battle has returned to square one.
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Italy Renovation of the pitch and upgrade of Stadio Veneziani to higher standards underway
The works include replacing the playing surface, rebuilding the drainage system, and adjusting the pitch dimensions. The investment aims to improve the stadium’s functionality and ensure better year-round usability.
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WC 2026 MetLife Stadium enters the tournament as a venue meeting the highest standards
Just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the tournament’s final venue received the prestigious LEED Gold certification. The award confirms that MetLife Stadium meets some of the highest environmental standards in sport and is set to showcase a more sustainable approach to hosting the world’s biggest football events.
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Mexico World Cup vs fear? Mexico at the heart of the security discussion
Just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Mexico has found itself at the centre of a debate about security. Social protests, cartel activity and an unprecedented security operation mean the tournament will be not only a celebration of football, but also one of the biggest organisational and security tests in the country's history.
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WC 2026 “You can be small and compete.” Toronto’s underrated World Cup stadium
Does a World Cup really need 80,000- or 90,000-seat stadiums? Toronto suggests otherwise. The smallest venue of the 2026 World Cup has become a symbol of a more sustainable approach to hosting major tournaments, sparking debate over whether atmosphere and long-term usability matter more than record-breaking capacity.
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Spain Camp Nou needs hundreds of millions more euros. Will Barcelona take on a larger loan?
The redevelopment of Spotify Camp Nou could cost hundreds of millions of euros more than originally planned. According to Spanish media, FC Barcelona is considering increasing the financing of the Espai Barça project as inflation, additional structural work and construction delays continue to push costs higher.
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WC 2026 Mexico welcomes the World Cup. Three stadiums and multi-million-dollar transformations
Before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, three key venues in Mexico — Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, the stadium in Guadalupe, and Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan — are fully ready to host the tournament. What has changed?
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WC 2026 Countdown to the World Cup in Canada. How were the stadiums prepared for the tournament?
Canada’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup involved extensive upgrades to its two tournament venues — BC Place in Vancouver and the stadium in Toronto. Both facilities underwent comprehensive renovations aimed at meeting FIFA requirements and raising technical, operational and commercial standards.
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WC 2026 Weather already poses a challenge. The 2026 World Cup could make history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup could be remembered not only for what happens on the pitch, but also for the extreme weather surrounding the tournament. Heat, humidity and severe thunderstorms are already raising concerns, with experts warning that this could become one of the most climatically challenging World Cups in decades.
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USA Inside the billion-dollar machine behind World Cup 2026. Costs, controversy and complexity
Although the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a joint effort of the United States, Canada and Mexico, it is the USA that bears the greatest organizational burden of the tournament. Most matches — including the final — will be played on American soil, which has required massive investment in stadiums, transport and security systems.
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- USA: FIFA changes water bottle policy. Fans will be allowed to bring water into World Cup stadiums
- USA: Rail station at new Denver Broncos stadium? Ambitious plan could ease congestion
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- Germany: Energie Stadium faces a crucial decision. Study of the stadium’s future is underway
- Chile: The stadium turned into a paradise for collectors. The “Great WC 2026 Sticker Swap”
- Spain: Conference League causes chaos Getafe’s Coliseum construction site
- Australia: Growing concerns surround Tasmania Devils stadium as costs could exceed 1 billion
- Italy: Positive step for AS Roma stadium project despite protests and another court appeal
- Italy: Lazio wants a €480 million stadium. Key decision not expected until summer
- Spain: New crowd record at San Mamés. Football wasn’t the attraction
- Spain: Champions League final at Camp Nou? UEFA to choose between Barcelona and iconic Wembley
- Poland: Work on the most modern athletics center in the country enters final stretch
- England: City council approves Vitality Stadium expansion plans. When will construction begin?
- Spain: Construction of the Nou Mestalla, key to selling the ‘old’ Mestalla for more money
- Hungary: New Újpest stadium in danger? Change of government could affect MOL investment
- USA: Tampa Bay Rays move closer to new stadium in breakthrough multi-billion-dollar deal
- Spain: Real Madrid could regain control of the Sky Bar at the Bernabéu after rival appeal
- USA: Political storm around the Chicago Bears continues as the club evaluates stadium options
- Germany: Lok Leipzig rebuilding stadium at express pace. All due to federation requirements
- Italy: Major demolition begins at Como’s stadium. Preparations for European football by the lake
- England: “The Pep Guardiola Stand”. Manchester City honours its manager and opens new North Stand
- USA: Foxborough and Walpole raise alarms ahead of the 2026 World Cup
- USA: A revolution underfoot. Have scientists perfected the World Cup pitch?
- USA: Demolition of the old Highmark and opening of the new one. Buffalo Bills’ plans and challenges
- USA: Super Bowl headed to Nashville as New Nissan Stadium selected to host NFL’s biggest game