StadiumDBNews: November 2012
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Germany: 12:12 or why did the stadiums get so quiet
It started in a few stadiums, but is now sweeping the country. It’s not a trend, it’s a protest against what fans see as unjust. So they don’t support their teams for the first 12 minutes and 12 seconds of each game. Why the symbolism?
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New Zealand: Citizens mock ‘unique’ stadium
It was supposed to be a breakthrough, but Dunedin inhabitants aren’t happy that they had to pay for it. And now that it’s generating loss and proving harder to operate, many used the occasion to ridicule Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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New design: Nieuw Stadion Heracles
Not all that new, really. But it seems the project is finally about to get built, so it’s about time we presented it to you at StadiumDB.com. Will this be the new 15,000-seater of Heracles Almelo?
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Glasgow: New ‘Sports Direct Arena’ at Ibrox?
Quite unexpected, news of naming rights negotiations between Rangers and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley come from Daily Mail. Could the controversial move happen?
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Palestine: FIFA commits to rebuild stadium in Gaza
They helped build it and renovate after one bombing, they will do it again. FIFA pledges to aid reconstruction of Palestine Stadium, destroyed in Nov 19 bombings.
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England: Storm over Ricoh Arena
Will Coventry City FC go bust or lose tenancy for not paying rent for almost a year? Is the managing company in debt as well? Does the club still have a chance to buy the venue? Questions keep arising as tension grows over Ricoh Arena’s future.
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Sweden: Fans started demolition of Råsunda
This was the last of a whole series of farewells that fans and authorities bade to their beloved stadium. On Sunday some 5,000 people came to collect souvenir, symbolically starting the demolition process.
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New stadiums: Three-pack from Poland
Zielona Góra has a stand that actually dances with the crowd (wasn’t safe, so they closed it for a while). Sopot has a stand that has a shape no other stadium has. While Gliwice… we just needed this one to make three.
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Jakarta: Preparatory works start on new stadium!
“The stadium will seat 50,000 people, but if they jostle, it would accommodate 100,000 of them”, said governor Joko Widodo today as works start on Jakarta’s new major stadium.
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Scotland: Rangers outgrew their league again
Just after proving they’re still a powerhouse at home games, Rangers have done it again, this time for away fixture. Today they were to play against Elgin City, but won’t, because the host club sold way too many tickets to provide a safe event.
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London: Arsenal extended Emirates deal
It isn’t clear at this point how much of the new contract will go for stadium naming rights, but overall the deal with Emirates is worth £150 million and will see ‘Emirates Stadium’ at Ashburton Grove until 2028.
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New construction: Stadion Čair
All over Serbia new stadiums are being built or renovated so it’s about time first construction site from this country gets a presentation here, at StadiumDB.com. For starters we give you Niš, the country’s third biggest city.
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South Africa: Sponsor wins battle over national stadium name
It wasn’t until High Court’s decision that First National Bank secured its rights to be the naming rights owner for Soccer city. The latter name may no longer be used in official communication by third parties.
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Porto: Suicide at Estádio do Dragão?
Terrifying sight unveiled to employees of FC Porto who found the club’s commercial director shot inside the stadium. Most probable scenario is suicide, but the case is still examined, Record reports.
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Germany: Stadium isn’t a zoo cage – protest in Offenbach
During their away fixture in Wiesbaden at least five supporters were injured after cutting their bodies on the fence separating them from the pitch. This caused outrage as they weren’t attempting to invade the field, but celebrating a goal of their side, op-online.de reports.
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Moscow: Luzhniki set for demolition?
Unexpected news comes from Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who suggests the most famous Russian stadium may be demolished ahead of 2018 World Cup. So far it was only suggested to get a renovation.
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Luxembourg: Only stadium with running track to be demolished?
National athletic federation alarms that Luxembourg may soon lose its only venue capable of hosting international tournaments in track and field. Stade Josy Barthel is to be remodeled as a football-only stadium.
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London: Olympic Stadium to cost even £200m more?!
West Ham’s tenancy offer raises more doubts after it came out the real cost of Olympic Stadium might get close to £700m with football conversion included. Is a multi-sport vision more viable?
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Scotland: Rangers in a league of their own
It’s still the Third Division, but what the supporters are showing at Ibrox has absolutely no match. With average attendance at 47,600 people Rangers are among the most attended clubs in Europe.
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Italy: Footballer banned from stadium for solidarity with fan
Justice in Italy may prove hard to understand to foreigners. Just yesterday a football player was banned for 3 years after he expressed solidarity with a supporter, who he thinks isn’t guilty of the accused crime.
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Austria: Rapid preparing to relocate
They were planning to redevelop their current venue, but this turns out to be even 40% more expensive than building anew in a different spot. Possibly already in 2014 Rapid will be opening their new ground.
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Interview: A next generation stadium
It is to combine the traditional expectations of football supporters with modern commercial events. It’s a breakthrough and Zlatan’s opening game isn’t the reason. What is? Find out as we interview Adam Wycichowski, one of the creators of Friends Arena.
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Madrid: Real gets Green light for Bernabéu revamp
Municipal authorities have amended their General Plan for Urban Development to allow the stadium grow higher and wider. In return Real will give extra land for public use. But which design will they choose for their stadium overhaul?
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Russia: Construction on Samara World Cup stadium to start in 2014
Local authorities confirmed their timeline for the World Cup venue. Design should be ready within one year from now with construction starting in 2014 and ending when FIFA demands it – in mid-2016.
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Tokyo: Zaha Hadid selected for new National Olympic Stadium
Surprise? Of all the 11 bids Japan Sport Council chose the one from Hadid, who has no experience in football stadium design. All indications say that after this venue gets done, she will have quite some! She just won one of the most prestigious competitions worldwide.
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New stadium: Friends Arena
The Swedes just opened their new national stadium with a smashing 4:2 against England. But this venue has so many impressive features, it didn’t really need the win to be unique.
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Brazil: Operation ‘big lift’ at Maracana set to begin
It’s going to be one of the largest membrane roofs worldwide. 25 alpinists have just finished their training sessions ahead of a mighty task – working as high as 40 meters above ground level to create the structure.
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England: Stoke City planning stadium expansion
Decision was made public yesterday and already today the club opened a two-week public consultation process. They hope to apply for planning application by the end of November.
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Kazan: Worker killed in crane collapse
Fatal accident took place yesterday at the construction site in Kazan’s Savinovo district. 25-year-old worker fell 35 meters down as his crane collapsed. Other workers say their safety isn’t concerned as the venue is far behind schedule.
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England: Southend’s new stadium in 2014?
Fans have a right to doubt the news as they’ve been hearing it too many times already. Their new stadium was to be built already in 2010, but works haven’t started yet. So, why would this change now? Echo-News.co.uk has more.
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England: Further clubs support safe standing
The list of clubs appealing to test and potentially allow standing areas back inside English stadia is growing. Back in January it was just Aston Villa, now it’s 10 clubs in England and Scottish Premier League.
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Germany: Fans don’t feel safe?
Temperature around German football safety has been growing for months and is almost as hot as the flares set off by fans inside stadiums. Flares much hated by football governing bodies who suggested a new safety system, claiming people don’t feel safe at football games. They only forgot to ask the people, whether this is the case…
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New: Netanya Stadium
Israel’s newest stadium is celebrating its first week in operation today. Designed by the country’s top sports architects it may indeed be the most beautiful in Israel at least until further openings, expected in 2013…
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Brazil: FIFA confirmed Confederation Cup venues
All six stadiums submitted by Brazil were accepted by FIFA, even though two met with severe criticism a few months back for construction delays. Now we present current status (and photos) of all the chosen venues.
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London: Further delays troubling Olympic Stadium
Still no future tenant and no prospect of having one soon. What’s even worse, time for reconfiguration has just been prolonged by two years, ruining the image of ‘Olympic legacy’.
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England: Bolton plan commercial development around Reebok Stadium
Three office blocks and expansion of the main stand at Reebok Stadium – that’s the plan in general. With extra revenues and more chances for the community Wanderers are ready to spend £100 million.
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Serbia: Stadium atop shopping centre almost ready
It already has the pitch and some seats and will be opened in early 2013, Novosti.rs inform. Looks like nothing special until one realizes it’s actually on the 4th floor of a shopping centre in Belgrade.
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Poland: Football association appeals for standing places and pyrotechnics inside stadiums
In an unprecedented statement, newly elected vice-president of PZPN (Polish FA) suggested that it’s time to change legislation that has been created mostly for Euro 2012. According to the FA it doesn’t rightly address safety issues.
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Bulgaria: New national stadium has to wait?
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov rejected plans to build a new national stadium, claiming such an investment would make no sense at this point. Most events, he says, can be hosted by new indoor hall.
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Washington: Council member pushes for new football stadium
Washington DC seems to be moving towards a new football-only stadium. According to councilor and influential community leader Jack Evans, it’s not even a matter of economical viability, the city should treat this as a cultural asset.
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Norway: Even more legal pyrotechnics inside stadiums?
One of very few countries with such an understanding for fan culture. But supporters aren’t stopping with what they already have because they still see some regulations as inappropriate. And hope to make it even better next season.
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Sweden: Fans bid farewell to Råsunda
That would be it – last derby in September and yesterday the last league game at the historical stadium that is now awaiting demolition. Supporters dedicated their last performances to their spiritual home before they switch to Friends Arena.
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New design: York Community Stadium
Was supposed to be done around now. But isn’t and won’t be constructed until mid-2015. But when it’s ready, York will Get a very decent new stadium, quite the opposite of what fans call projects carried out by architects on the job.
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Los Angeles: Last obstacle removed before Farmers Field construction?
Entertainment giant AEG reached a settlement with stadium opposition among residents and social campaigners. For $15 million invested in affordable housing the group may proceed with Farmers Field in downtown L.A., Los Angeles Daily News reports.
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New stadium: 8km Stadionu
Opened less than 2 months ago, it’s Azerbaijan’s newest stadium. Fresh enough not to have a permanent tenant yet, but old enough to have its first FIFA World Cup behind. Maybe it was a women’s under-17 tournament, but which country builds new stadiums for this kind of event anyway?
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Wolverhampton: Molineux more fan-friendly
Wolves made their stadium more colourful and gave the colours a meaning. Now instead of dull passageways fans walk by large graphics that illustrate what the club means to people.
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Russia: Yet another location change for World Cup venue
And a massive cost rise following with the stadium already priced at more than double the initial amount. All this before any construction work has even began.
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Poland: First conference about legalizing pyrotechnics inside stadiums
Initiative came from supporters’ association of Lechia Gdansk, but was soon caught up by Ministry officials who registered for the event. First ever conference about pyrotechnics will present two models of possible legal use inside stadia.
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New designs: One of them will be ‘the best stadium in the world’
When Japan Sport Council announced plans to build a new national stadium , they made themselves clear: it has to change Japan and sports architecture in general. Here’s how 11 top contenders want to achieve that goal.
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Moscow: VTB Arena design scaled down
As it didn’t get on the final list of host venues announced by FIFA, VTB Arena no longer needs the 45,000 capacity. Architects are now scaling it down to save cost and improve comfort of remaining 33,000 seats.
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London: NFL to steal Olympic Stadium from West Ham?
This comes unexpected, but mayor Boris Johnson is in talks with NFL over a potential tenancy deal. Despite talks being at an early stage, they’re described to be encouraging. Well, not for West Ham, who remain the preferred bidder at this point.
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Africa: Malawi latest addition to China’s ‘stadium diplomacy’
It’s not easy to find a country in Africa that didn’t get their largest stadium as a ‘gift’ from China. One of the last blank spots was Malawi which, as AfricaReview.com reports, has just signed an agreement with Chinese government and will be getting a 40,000-capacity venue in the capital.
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Romania: Another 30,000-seater, this time in Craiova
Ironically, today the city hasn’t got a football club, but will have a new stadium for football. Demolition of the historical Ion Oblemenco should start within weeks and end by the end of 2012. Then construction is to commence – evz.ro reports.
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