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Italy Euro 2032 closer to Genoa. Clubs present their plans in Rome
Genoa and Sampdoria have presented in Rome their plan to modernise Stadio Luigi Ferraris as Genoa pushes for Euro 2032. The €100 million project would redevelop the stadium without fully closing it, but transport issues and the lack of a complete financing plan remain major weaknesses of the bid.
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USA MetLife Stadium ahead of World Cup final. Pitch is already raising questions
MetLife Stadium is set to host the 2026 World Cup final, but its pitch has already raised questions in the early days of the tournament. FIFA insists the surface meets the highest standards, yet player concerns, changing weather and additional pressure before the final mean the field in East Rutherford remains under close scrutiny.
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WC 2030 Bilbao’s hosting role in doubt as city sets its own conditions for FIFA
Bilbao still wants to host 2030 World Cup matches at San Mamés, but it is setting its own conditions for FIFA. City officials say they will not accept excessive costs or commitments that could burden residents, leaving the future of the Basque bid uncertain.
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Poland Bank selected to finance Stomil Olsztyn stadium. When will construction begin?
Olsztyn has taken a major step toward the long-awaited redevelopment of the Stomil Olsztyn stadium after securing financing for the project. The investment, backed by Erste Bank Polska, brings clarity to one of the city’s most important sports infrastructure plans, though construction is still some time away.
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Spain Works at La Cerámica continue… and won’t be ready for the start of the season
Work on La Cerámica and its new annexe building has picked up pace during the summer break. Even so, all the signs suggest that the facilities won’t be ready for the start of the 2026/27 season, and Villarreal have already requested to play their first matches away from home.
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England Manchester United secures land for new stadium. Project details to be unveiled in July
Manchester United has taken another major step towards building its new stadium. The club has acquired more than 10 hectares of land behind the Stretford End, where a 100,000-seat arena could be built, with further details of the wider Old Trafford regeneration plan set to be revealed on 9 July.
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Poland Will Raków Częstochowa lose its dream location for a new stadium?
A new stadium for Raków Częstochowa will most likely not be built on the site of the former Elanex textile factory. The inclusion of the entire complex in the register of historic monuments has significantly limited development opportunities, forcing the city to analyze alternative locations for one of its most important sports infrastructure projects.
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USA Detroit’s first soccer stadium. Club reveals renderings and timeline
Detroit City has pushed back the construction schedule for AlumniFi Field, saying the delay is intended to improve the project. At the same time, new images of the future stadium have been released.
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Italy San Siro under investigation. Ruling in another case could prove highly significant
The high-profile Torre Milano case could prove decisive for the future of San Siro. The sale of the stadium to Inter and Milan is under investigation, but the clubs are pressing ahead with plans for their new ground.
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Northern Ireland Strabane Athletic loses chance to build new stadium
Plans for a new stadium for Strabane Athletic FC have been officially abandoned after the land earmarked for the development was acquired for the expansion of a special educational needs facility. The club had spent several years pursuing the project, which was intended to provide a permanent home for one of the region’s fastest-growing football teams.
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USA Construction begins on Oklahoma City's new stadium
After seven years of planning, design changes, and funding challenges, Oklahoma City has officially broken ground on the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The new venue will serve as the centerpiece of a developing sports and entertainment district and the future home of a United Soccer League (USL) club, which is expected to begin play once the project is completed in 2028.
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England Huddersfield Giants withdraw from The Shay Stadium purchase
Huddersfield Giants have confirmed they will no longer pursue the acquisition of The Shay Stadium in Halifax, bringing an end to a project that appeared highly likely to go ahead just a year ago.
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USA Gillette Stadium owners sue town over nearly $1 million in fees
The owners of Gillette Stadium have sued the town of Foxborough over nearly $1 million in fees tied to the renewal of the venue’s entertainment licence. Stadium operators argue that the town is trying to shift public safety costs onto them without legal grounds, while Foxborough says residents should not have to pay for securing private events.
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WC 2026 Pitch conditions in Boston and New York come under fire from players and coaches
The quality of the pitches in Boston and New York has become one of the first major organisational issues of the 2026 World Cup. Players and coaches have criticised the dry, hard surfaces, which slow the game down and highlight the challenge of adapting NFL stadiums to FIFA requirements.
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- USA: Could a strike threaten the World Cup? SoFi Stadium workers ready to protest
- Spain: Nou Mestalla’s compression ring is now complete
- Spain: Tender process launched for Estadio Gran Canaria reconstruction
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