StadiumDBNews: May 2012
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Euro 2012 Venue Guide just for you!
Not all of us have tickets, not everyone is even planning on taking the trip to Poland and Ukraine. But for those who plan we prepared some helpful tips on host-cities. For those without a plan, it's still not too late!
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Euro 2012: Some facts about opening ceremony
On June 8th some 150 million people are expected to watch Warsaw’s opening game of the tournament. What will precede it is a brief ceremony promoting the hosts and guests.
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London: Chelsea has no chance to buy Battersea?
An insider informs Reuters that Chelsea’s bid to acquire the Battersea plot is “way off the pace” with most probable buyer coming from Malaysia. Decision is expected soon.
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Brazil: Works in Sao Paulo to reach 60% by the end of 2012
Stadium scheduled to host 2014 World Cup’s opening game isn’t subject to much controversy any more. Pace should allow workers to reach 60% of the structure by the end of the year – globo.com reports.
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Euro 2012: BBC advices British supporters to stay home or return in coffins
Last time we checked, journalism was about truth and facts, not about manipulating the first and creating the latter. BBC decided to go for it and inform Great Britain that death awaits its citizens in Poland and Ukraine.
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Cape Town: Municipality insists stadium is no ‘white elephant’
Though only a handful of events took place at the Cape Town Stadium since 2010 World Cup, authorities claim a plan to make the venue more attractive is being put together - sport24.co.za informs.
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New stadiums: Fukuoka, Gifu, Osaka
Three great cities, three really nice stadiums. Of which the Level-5 Stadium shines like a gem of the Japanese J.League Division 2. Gifu ground with seats on grass is also worth a look. Check them out!
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Brazil: Natal stadium given special attention by FIFA
Construction of Arena das Dunas began as the last one for 2014 World Cup. Now FIFA claims the building is behind schedule and needs constant monitoring to assure completion on time – Copa.gov.br reports.
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Turkey: Construction to start soon in Konya
Municipality of Konya signed contract with Gintaş Construction. Groundbreaking ceremony is planned for early June and after 660 days a new 42,000-seater should be ready – the contractor informs.
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Poland: Wrocław’s illumination given first test-drive
Though last week investors feared it might not be ready at all for Euro 2012, the system of 700 LED lamps was tested yesterday. Not fully configured yet, but first impression is a rather good one – check for yourselves!
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Scotland: Aberdeen postpone new stadium opening by 12 months
Not at the beginning of 2013/14 season, but one year later – this is now the official opening time for Arena Community Stadium in Aberdeen. Acquiring land for construction has proven more difficult than the club had hoped – STV reports.
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2020 Olympics: Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo shortlisted
The International Olympic Committee informed about creating a shortlist of candidates to host 2020 Summer Olympics. The two eliminated cities are Baku (Azerbijan) and Doha (Qatar).
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France: Bordeaux stadium given building permit
Which of course is great news for Euro 2016 and Girondins, but to spoil the joy an appeal has already been filed. It will consume some time, but is unlikely to put the project on hold – “Sud Ouest” predicts.
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France: Stadium in Havre ready and taken over by the club
Just as planned, construction ended in May 2012. Now Havre AC takes over and needs to buy all necessary equipment. Grand Stade du Havre will be ready for opening this Summer – Paris-Normandie.fr reports.
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New designs: How Euro 2016 venues will NOT look like
Today we take you on an unusual journey across France to see rejected bids for Euro 2016 host venues. They may have lost, but surely are worth a closer look!
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Liverpool: Stadium decision to be made soon?
After 19 months of waiting yet another statement by Ian Ayre informs supporters and media that LFC are moving towards a final decision. It’s still unknown, whether a new stadium or redeveloped Anfield is more probable. Words published by the BBC seem to suggest the latter.
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Poland: Work to resume in Białystok
Construction of a 22,400-seat stadium in north-eastern Poland came to a stop last year. Now that new contractor has been chosen, the ground should be ready within 21 months – 90Minut.pl reveals.
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Poland: Second largest stadium still on hold
Since last year’s accident during roof construction lifting, Stadion Śląski is constantly on hold. The investor didn’t meet another deadline and asked for time until end of 2012 to give full report on the accident – Gazeta.pl reports.
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Portugal: Leiria to sell temporary stand from Euro 2004
Last year in September bailiff took control over Leiria’s municipal stadium when local authorities were attempting to sell it. One part was not affected though – temporary stand used during Euro 2004, lent to nearby Olha. Now this stand will be put up for auction.
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Paris: PSG wants to rebuild Parc des Princes
New Qatari president of PSG suggests the club will opt to completely rebuild the ground and raise capacity to 60,000. Second choice would be less impressive renovation of current stands. Moving to Stade de France wasn’t named as any option – info-stades.fr suggests.
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Bristol: New Sainsbury’s store will replace Memorial Stadium?
First presentation of this plan had taken place in December. Now the retail giant modified it after several rounds of consultations and presented them to local residents. All seems to go as planned for Bristol Rovers to change grounds soon - thisisbristol.co.uk reads.
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England: Visiting 116 stadiums on a bike, scoot or on feet
He’s neither an away-going supporter, nor a groundhopper. It’s also not a sports discipline, what he’s doing. Steven simply decided to visit 116 venues in England and Wales using his bike, scoot and feet. This is how Football Ground Tour was born.
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Doncaster: Rovers to take over Keepmoat Stadium
After almost 6 years in operation the ground still generates losses that cannot be balanced by income streams. Thus new management model is planned with Doncaster Rovers playing key role and taking over the ground – “The Star” reveals.
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Warsaw: Here comes the Euro 2012 pitch
Last parts of the pitch were laid inside Warsaw’s National Stadium on Saturday. Now grass needs a week to gain strength and will be ready for June’s 7th training sessions that will precede Euro 2012 opening game the following day.
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Poland: No lights for Euro 2012 games in Wroclaw?
Though it was supposed to be delivered by early April, external illumination of Wroclaw’s Euro 2012 venue will not be ready until end of May. There is also a risk of works being finished after three games of the tournament – “Rzeczpospolita” reads.
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France: Farewell to Stade Deschaseaux
On Friday evening sold out crowd gave farewell to 80-year old Stade Jules Deschaseaux. Flares, fireworks and pitch invasion marked the end of last matchday by Ligue 2’s Havre AC. They move to nearby Grand Stade du Havre in July.
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London: Are West Ham misleading supporters?
Almost 9 out of 10 match-going supporters of West Ham United are against the move to London’s Olympic Stadium – claim fans’ group WHU’S VIEW. Their survey stands in opposition to previous claims by club representatives – Football Supporters Federation reveals.
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