StadiumDBNews: 2014
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Recap: Best of 2014! (top 10)
What would you like to remember from 2014? Here’s our list of most significant events, of course stadium-wise.
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Recap: Worst of 2014! (top 10)
Another year is ending, so let’s see what things we’ll be hoping to forget asap. Unfortunately some of the events are literally tragic.
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Tokyo: Still no demolition of National Stadium
After problematic tender procedures, now investigation is underway over possible bid-rigging. Demolition of the Tokyo National Stadium is half-year behind schedule already. A Japan Times report.
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Romania: Government approves funds for Craiova stadium
New 30,000-seater in Craiova is moving forward as Romanian government will provide 90% of the required €55 million. Opening is expected in early 2017.
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Russia 2018: „Our stadiums aren’t more expensive”. But they are…
General director of Sports In, company running 7 projects for the 2018 World Cup, argues Russian stadia aren’t more expensive than in other countries. But he presented the public with manipulated data to make his case.
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Singapore: Leaking roof, bad acoustics criticized after Sports Hub concert
New national stadium of Singapore failed once again. This time problems surfaced during a concert, at which fans were getting wet despite closed roof, while sound system offered poor quality. And the list goes on.
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London: Chelsea to improve Stamford Bridge atmosphere?
Whole-new singing section is expected to boost the noise and morale at home games. But so far a letter showing contempt for atmosphere proves critics still have a lot to moan about.
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Minneapolis: Huge interest in future stadium seats
While construction is only half-way, most of future seat licenses have been sold. Revenue proved to be over twice as high as estimated earlier.
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Christmas wishes: Enjoy the Holidays!
If you’re celebrating Chanukah, we hope it will leave only great memories. If you’re preparing for Christmas or have other plans, we hope you make the best of them!
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Bordeaux: Final touches on site as grass is beginning to grow
The jaw-dropping outer appearance, stands, roof and even seats are all in place, just as in renderings. As most works move inside the stadium amenities, grass is showing on the future field.
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Romania: Groundbreaking in Craiova possible in May?
Tender for construction of the new 30,000-seater in southern Romania has been launched. Works may start as soon as in May 2015, leaving just 13 months for delivery of the entire project.
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Texas: Kyle Field main stand collapsed (video)
Sunday morning wasn’t calm for College Station, a city shaken by a series of bursts. Within seconds the once-iconic western side of Kyle Field went down. In just 8 months a new one will be built.
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Belgrade: Red Star stadium to change name – no more Marakana?
Today shareholders decided to rename Crvena Zvezda’s stadium name in honor of Ratko Mitić, one of the club’s greatest legends.
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New design: The octagonal vision for Erfurt
There are only a handful of stadiums with this kind of layout. And by mid-2016 there will be one more, this time in German city of Erfurt.
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Russia: 20 billion for Rostov, 16.5 for Saransk
Russian currency is plummeting, but so far stadium prices haven’t inflated further than before the crisis. Most recent information gives RUB 20.2 billion for Rostov and 16.5 billion for Saransk.
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Las Vegas: Council approves soccer stadium subsidy
A split Las Vegas City Council approved public funding on Wednesday for a $200 million downtown football stadium, marking a major turning point in the year-long debate.
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Qatar: $6 for pretending to be a sports fan
Two thirds of Qataris are against it, but paying migrant workers to be a “fake crowd” is widespread in Qatar’s professional sport events. And many immigrants are happy to add something extra to their paycheck.
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Rome: AS Roma fans to get the Christmas gift they need
Promising news came from the city hall yesterday. Councilman Fabrizio Panecaldo assured the new stadium for AS Roma should receive green light by the end of Christmas festivities.
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Florence: Breakthrough with Fiorentina stadium in a few months?
Will we see detailed renderings in 2015? Fiorentina president assures it’s a matter of months before the project moves forward and the club will not rest until that happens.
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Moscow: „Luzhniki among the world’s cheapest”
Now that’s a bold statement for a stadium expected to cost $700 million. But deputy mayor of Moscow assures there’s hardly any cheaper stadium of this kind.
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World Cup 2018: Bombs and shells fund at Volgograd construction site
Before Rotor Arena is built, remains of the old stadium need to be removed. And it’s no surprise the site was problematic due to WWII remains. 10 missiles were found during demolition.
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Jeddah: Fifth day under arrest for female fan
Police have finished their investigation, but it’s unclear what charges will be raised against a young woman, who violated the ban on attending football games. She’s been in custody since Friday.
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London: Elton John honoured at Watford
He began coming to this stadium as a child. Then as a star he bought Watford and helped the club advance to where it is now. No wonder Elton John was honoured with the newest stand being named after him.
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Moscow: VTB Arena to pay for itself in 9 years? Yes and no
Moscow’s immense sporting-commercial complex is expected to recover its cost after just 9 years in operation. But it’s not the stadium that will bring biggest income.
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London: Charlton Athletic fans ask uncomfortable questions about Olympic Stadium
Red Robins’ fans managed to establish some facts that weren’t disclosed to the public before. And they go on, trying to figure out if West Ham is threatening their club’s future.
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New stadiums: More than one stadium for Man City, one for Barnet
Our database has grown by three stadiums overnight. Two of them are connected to Manchester City – old and new reserve grounds. The third is new, but hopefully only temporary Barnet FC home.
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Prague: Sparta stadium to lose some seats
By autumn 2018 the Generali Arena will be downsized to 18,251 seats after alterations are planned in the south and east. Office spaces are to be added to the stadium.
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Milan: More details about Rossoneri future stadium
Already in February we may be treated to first renderings of the new stadium. So far we know who’s behind the stadium design, what capacity it will have and where AC Milan want to build the stadium.
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Poland: Chorzów stadium back on agenda
Local elections and pressure of supporters brought a major change for Chorzów. This Polish city returns to the idea of building a modern football stadium after a year of setback.
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Innovation: Finger-vein scanner for quicker stadium entry?
Biometric systems are used more and more commonly for stadium entry identification. But this one may be a game-changer, facilitating both access for fans and surveillance for organisers.
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New stadium: nib Stadium or over century of the Perth Oval
Today it has a commercial name and will undergo further structural changes. But historically this stadium has been much more than just a local football/rugby/cricket ground…
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London: Watching Liverpool live for £4? Here’s it’s possible
As Liverpool supporters continue their protests against ticket prices, their upcoming rival AFC Wimbledon once again make news headlines with their pro-community approach.
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Rotterdam: De Kuip reconstruction under threat?
Despite over half a year since the preferred bidder selection, BAM is yet to submit stadium plans for evaluation. It’s unclear whether their concept is feasible at all.
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New construction: BMO Stadium
Canadian soccer’s national stadium is undergoing its first major redevelopment, beginning with the east side’s expansion. By 2016 the ground should be very “English”.
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Perth: Construction of the 60,000-seater underway
Long-anticipated project finally gets going as we await for the first tower crane to arrive on site in early January. But first piling works need to be done to stabilize the ground underneath.
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New construction: Regenboogstadion in Waregem
Erecting a new grandstand took them literally a couple of months. Winter hasn’t fully settled in and they’re done with over 3,000 covered seats for fans. More changes in Waregem coming soon!
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Liverpool: Preparations launched at Anfield
The plot is cleared, now construction materials are arriving behind the Main Stand and foundation laying is about to begin. Before construction starts, see the video of what’s planned by Liverpool FC.
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Helsinki: Olympiastadion slightly cheaper, but a year later
From the outside you won’t notice any change and still the project is priced at over €200 million. And that’s still cheaper than the initial plan which also envisaged a pavilion built next to the stadium.
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Bratislava: Groundbreaking at Tehelne Pole on Monday
The site of former national stadium has been overgrown by weeds, but the long wait is about to end. Groundbreaking on the new 20,000-capacity stadium is expected on Monday.
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New design: Nándor Hidegkuti Stadion
So far only one rendering has been revealed, but more are anticipated soon. The new MTK Budapest stadium seems much larger visually than it actually is. Opening is planned very soon – summer of 2016.
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Regensburg: Continental Arena topped, but attendance fears arise
Yesterday saw the topping out ceremony of Continental Arena in Regensburg. The stadium’s primary roof structure is ready and now the question is… who will go to games at the new stadium?
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England: Three steps closer to the new Grimsby Town stadium
All indications suggest supporters and the community should be presented details in 2015. Local council established their own project team and commissioned a study into the scheme.
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New stadiums: Latest Romanian five at StadiumDB
It’s high time to improve our Romanian database. So here are five stadiums you should see for starters, more updates for Romania coming.
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Liverpool: The Reds confirm Anfield expansion
Not as optimistic as some speculations claimed, but the Liverpool announcement today brought excitement up about the future of Anfield. After years it’s finally coming!
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South Africa: Cape Town first to seek damages for tender rigging
After 2010 World Cup contractors were proven to rig tenders and inflate prices of many projects, now Cape Town is the first city to seek compensation.
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England: Over a decade of Southend United’s waiting for nothing?
Few clubs in England are lucky enough to build their stadium fast. But few are also as unlucky as Southend United, whose fans have been waiting some 15 years and again have reasons to lose hope.
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Bern: Supporters demand their Wankdorf back
“We value our tradition, but we also need to develop new sources of revenue”, says the stadium operator as thousands of fans pressure to bring back the old Wankdorf stadium name.
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Washington: Council approves financing for DC United stadium
The D.C. Council has approved spending nearly $170 million to help build a stadium for D.C. United of Major League Soccer. Stadium itself will be financed by the club.
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Atlanta: Falcons Stadium cost increased by 40% already
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority has approved a $1.4 billion budget for the new Atlanta Falcons stadium. Initially it was expected to “only” reach $1 billion.
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Milan: Stadio Emirates for AC Milan?
This isn’t just speculation, Emirates CEO confirmed the company will discuss potential naming rights deal for AC Milan’s new stadium. But where would it be built?
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New design: Diamond (not) in the Desert
The Supreme Committee claims it’s a desert diamond, though it’s hardly going to be surrounded by a desert. Still, the gem-alike new arena marks four years since Qatar’s selection as the first desert-located host of the World Cup.
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Belgium: All three candidates still running for national stadium
Each of the three initial bidders met yesterday’s deadline and delivered a more detailed bid for the national stadium in Brussels. Final selection coming up in January 2015.
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India: Will this be one of the world’s largest leagues?
In its first season it’s already the fourth most attended league in the world (by average home crowd)! And there’s still a lot of room to grow in following seasons.
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Manchester: See Etihad Stadium in before/after photos
While the south stand’s new upper tier reached its final height, we invite you for a brief journey into past and future of Manchester City’s home. These unique photos show what the stadium looked and will look like.
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Liverpool: Independent report in favour of Everton’s new stadium
While the new stadium may consume up to half of the Walton Hall Park, it may also offer local community something in return. It may revive the neighbourhood and bring commercial opportunities.
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Bucharest: Euro 2020 to become a relief to top clubs?
As every host city, Bucharest needs to supply secondary stadiums for training needs. Nominations were handed over to three big club stadia, which are now in despair.
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Turkey: Fans not letting go, stadiums still empty
TV cameras aren’t showing the stands too much anymore, because there’s nothing to show. Stadiums are half-empty at best, while supporters took their case to the Supreme Court.
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Curitiba: Latin America’s first retractable roof under way
It should have been ready for the World Cup, but wasn’t. So now work is back in progress in Curitiba to deliver Latin America’s first retractable roof. Arena da Baixada to make history again.
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London: Tottenham’s uncomfortable neighbours up in flames
It’s the single company that refused to sell and has been effectively blocking Tottenham’s new stadium for a decade. Last night it went up in flames.
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Russia: Kaliningrad to be removed from the 2018 World Cup?
Sports minister Vitaly Mutko threatened to remove Kaliningrad from World Cup host list, if the city doesn’t immediately resolve its stadium problem. Is this threat realistic?
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Doha: Final concept for Khalifa Stadium presented
Not the national stadium of Qatar any more. Instead, the largest athletic stadium domestically and one of the best connected arenas worldwide. With reduced capacity and impressive new roof, here’s Khalifa Stadium.
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Colombia: Stunning flag celebrates 101 years of Independiente Medellin
Officially the largest flag ever presented in a stadium. Unofficially: one was bigger, but too big to present it inside. Anyhow, this one is mind-blowing with 32,000sqm.
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England: Bournemouth assure expansion is coming
Their ambition is to advance to the Premier League, but it’s not easy with one of Championship’s smallest stadiums. Now AFC Bournemouth reassure their fans: expansion will happen.
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New stadiums: History and future of Chinese sports
Ever thought China has no interesting football history? Veeery wrong! Check out two great stadiums from Guangzhou and two more that show how the country is developing its infrastructure. Even in Tibet…
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Minneapolis: Impressive progress at Vikings stadium
Almost a third of the new multi-use arena in Minneapolis is already standing. First sections of the future seating bowl can already be seen in the east. 700 people are working constantly on the site.
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Zimbabwe: Tragedy after mass in Kwekwe, 11 people dead
The scenario seems just too similar to other disasters at African stadia. Entry gates closed and panic in the dense crowd resulted in 11 people losing their lives.
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Poland: Not entirely worthy farewell in Lodz
One of Poland’s most popular clubs said goodbye to their old stadium today, following 84 years of service. But it was hardly an actual celebration of the old stadium, spoiled by players and some fans.
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Munich: Bayern repaid Allianz Arena ahead of plan
Instead of 2030, Bayern managed to cover all debts associated with Allianz Arena this year, well ahead of time. The stadium cost €346 million.
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New design: Sydney to get the world’s best stadium?
We know this distinctive stadium bowl very well already. But by late 2018 the host venue of 2000 Olympics may be the most advanced sporting arena ever, offering some stands completely mobile.
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San Jose: Earthquakes find naming rights partner while stadium cost soars
Since Wednesday the new stadium in San Jose is called Avaya Stadium. Money earned on the contract will come in handy as the project’s budget is growing.
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Freiburg: Council supports the new stadium
With outcries from local residents the city council in Freiburg supported the new 35,000-capacity new stadium. Now it’s time for the community to vote, referendum is planned for February.
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New stadiums: Allianz Parque and “the great wheel”
Last night saw a hardly satisfying debut of Allianz Parque, seeing hosts Palmeiras lose to Sport Recife 0:2. But the stadium is still captivating, just like the one-of-a-kind Estadio Kleber Andrade!
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Germany: Chemnitzer FC offers stadium souvenirs
500 seats, substitute bench, safety railings or section signs – all this and more is offered to supporters of Chemnitzer FC as the club prepares to inhabit the new stadium, currently under construction.
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Netherlands: Why so few standing sections in Eredivisie?
While further countries are opening debates on re-allowing terracing into stadiums, in the Netherlands this is allowed for a decade. Still, only 6 Eredivisie clubs allowed standing sections. Why so few? Report by MetroNieuws.nl.
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London: Wimbledon filed stadium planning application
The Merton Council received AFC Wimbledon’s planning application for the new 11,000-capacity stadium. Will works commence in 2015?
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Slovakia: Demolition started in Trencin
By year end the old Stadion na Sihoti will be no more, or at least not as it used to be. Three stands will be demolished completely as AS Trencin football club wants to build a new 10,500-seater from scratch.
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Glasgow: Scotland fan killed in tragedy at Celtic Park
22-year-old Nathan died after being transferred to hospital last night. He fell down a concrete staircase at Celtic Park as he was leaving the ground after 1:0 victory over Ireland.
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New design: Sóstói Stadion in Szekesfehervar
The town’s name is a jaw-breaker for people outside Hungary, but the planned stadium will be very simple. Which is a compliment, because it’s still very well designed!
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Cyprus: Groundbreaking in Limassol in early 2015?
Apollon Limassol chairman assures supporters works on the new stadium shared with AEL and Aris are going smoothly. Construction may start in early 2015, according to PhileNews.com.
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Pyongyang: May Day Stadium reopened
Nobody knows exactly how much it had cost or what the current capacity is, but North Korea’s national stadium is back. After months of complete renovation works it was re-launched into operation recently.
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New design/construction: Very concrete Rambergsvallen
If you think this new stadium is ordinary, think again. Here not only the stands, but even roof and floodlight masts are made of concrete. And it gets more interesting – it’s modern, meets all criteria, but is also cheap and fast to build.
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Slovakia: Record low turnout for top league
Slovan Bratislava draws just over 1,000 people per game and not even all the time. Even the title favourites Zilina fall far short of filling their stadium. This seasons sees all-time low for crowd size in the Fortuna Liga.
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New stadiums: Stettin, Grajewo, Lubin and Zambrów
Four more stadiums from our home country join StadiumDB today as our small celebration of Polish Independence Day. More to come, of course not only from Poland…
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New design: The cut stadium from Aue
Looking from the right angle, you can see inside it or even through it – the revamped Erzgebirgsstadion in Aue will be cut into two parts. Presentation took place today.
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Belgium: KV Mechelen refresh two stands
Redevelopment plans for two stands are on hold, so two others will have all their seats replaced in upcoming weeks. Supporters are helping to make the operation faster and cheaper.
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Poland: Private partner to help resurrect Świętochłowice’s sleeping giant?
It’s the smallest stadium on StadiumDB at the moment, but only by number of seats. In reality it’s a large stadium, too large for the city to handle. After years of negligence hope may have come to Świętochłowice.
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Qatar 2022: Entire World Cup in one city? It’s possible…
While FIFA never allows the host country to have more than to stadiums per city, they made quite an exception for Qatar. In fact, in 2022 the furthest host venue might be just 30km from Doha.
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2030 World Cup: Chile to bid with or without Uruguay?
Ahead of upcoming elections, the president of Chile’s football federation proposes to hold the 2030 World Cup in the country. With or without co-host Uruguay, the potential bid was already discussed with FIFA.
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New design: Re-inventing the triangle?
This vision from Switzerland makes more use of triangular concrete slabs than we thought were there. A very refreshing look at simplicity, but how will supporters welcome the proposed solutions? Answer coming up in 2019.
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Madrid: Atletico’s stadium hit by further delays
Was due to open in 2014, 2015, then 2016. Now the delivery date has been postponed until mid-2017. Estadio La Peineta still has some question marks over financing model.
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Ghana: CAN stadium in despair, authorities forgot about it
Though only 6 years into operation, the stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi urgently needs renovation works. Meanwhile the government halted funds even for regular maintenance. The roof is falling off, steel is covered with rust and roads and sewerage are cracking.
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Poland: Tychy Stadium build nearing final phase
After two years in progress, the new municipal stadium for Tychy is taking its final shape now. Future home of GKS has most of its roof in place and floodlights are now being installed.
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New stadiums: Antwerp, Koksijde, Diksmuide
The oldschool, classic stadium in Antwerp deserves your attention for sure. There are also two smaller grounds: modest, but modern one from Koksijde and somewhat obscure home of KSV Diksmuide. Here are our latest additions!
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Saudi Arabia: Half a million seats getting closer
Largest global contractors are competing for unprecedented deals to build 11 stadiums across Saudi Arabia. With $4.4 billion of contracts up for grabs, the stake is higher than ever.
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Atlanta: Falcons Stadium in High Court over financing
The High Court of Georgia will hear the case of taxpayers vs. the city of Atlanta over financing of the Falcons Stadium. Construction will not be stopped whatever the outcome, but financial structure of the project may be at stake.
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Rotherham: Commercial complex next to New York Stadium?
Up to 1,000 jobs may be created if Rotherham United owner is allowed to build his desired hotel and offices along New York Stadium. But decision needs to be made soon.
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New design: New stadium for Widzew presented
One of Poland’s most famous clubs finally has the new stadium unveiled. Very cost-effective, but also much larger than the club’s current needs. Delivery is planned in just over 2 years from now.
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Sao Paulo: Allianz Parque opening on November 20
Palmeiras have lost their race against time to hold next week’s game at Allianz Parque. But the following fixture is safe to take place at the new stadium. Later it’s time for Paul McCartney…
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Bristol: South stand skeleton begins to grow at Ashton Gate
Exactly 3 months after demolition crews started dismantling the old stand, first steel beams were mounted on site. Now Bristol City owners are inviting local companies to become subcontractors.
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Take part: Second Fan Shirt campaign!
The idea is simple: check your closets for unneeded club merchandise and donate it to refugees, who are in dire need of support. Read on to take part, that’s easy too.
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Netherlands: Breda stadium showing cracks
Alarming news from Rat Verlegh Stadion sounds more alarming when revealed that authorities have been hiding them from public view. But significant cracks in concrete structure are to be dealt with in 2015.
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New design: Croatia’s football heart
Youth teams’ stadium, training fields and educational facilities. And all this enclosed in an intriguing form, planned right next to the national stadium. A reason for envy of other football associations?
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Florence: Viola’s new stadium scheme to be evaluated
Representatives of various local and regional authorities gathered today in Florence to discuss the 40,000-seat new stadium for Fiorentina. Working groups will now evaluate the scheme.
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Hamilton: Sixth deadline set, will they meet it?
Tim Hortons Field was due for delivery on June 30, but it’s not finished yet. And the city doubts that latest deadline of Nov 28 can be met. A CBC report.
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Leipzig: RB to expand Red Bull Arena by 10,000?
Not this season and possibly not the next one as well, but the energy drink team is coming to Bundesliga. And once it does, the arena may grow to over 55,000 capacity.
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Rome: Significant delay for AS Roma stadium?
As if the humiliating 1-7 defeat wasn’t enough, AS Roma suffered one more blow this week. City planning officials failed to approve planning permission to allow the new stadium groundbreaking.
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London: Stadium for QPR? “Not going to happen”
While the London-based club hopes to build a new stadium at Old Oak, the plot owner very clearly states, this isn’t happening. End of the New Queens Park scheme? Very likely.
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Indonesia: Fan killed after football game in Solo
It may be “only the second league”, but it still draws crowds and experiences the good and bad sides of fanaticism. Both were seen on Wednesday afternoon in Solo, where a fan was left dead.
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New design: The egg-stadium from Romania
A stadium for 30,000 people at a price almost impossible in most European countries ? Sounds interesting and looks even more so with a one-of-a-kind architecture.
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London: Confirmed, Olympic Stadium to cost £36m extra
Not as expensive as predicted in recently leaked information, but the London Olympic Staidum’s conversion will cost the taxpayers further £36 million, totaling at 221% of the 2007 estimations.
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New stadiums: Trio from Poland
Our database has grown overnight by 3 more stadiums from Poland. This time it’s Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Tomaszów Lubelski and Białystok.
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China: School pretending to be a stadium (and doing it well!)
It wasn’t possible to build a school with adjacent sporting facilities, so architects came up with an idea of creating one on top of the other. And it’s a really great idea.
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New design: Is this the 2018 WC cheapest stadium?
It’s supposed to seat 35,000 people during the tournament and over 10,000 less in legacy mode. It’s also expected to be cheap… at least in comparison to other Russian venues.
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Donetsk: Donbass Arena facade falling off
Up to 75% of the glass cladding may be at danger of collapsing, according to latest information from Shakhtar. This follows a vast piece falling down after a strong explosion nearby.
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Moscow: Luzhniki ahead of schedule
FIFA is very satisfied, because Russia’s national stadium redevelopment is ahead of schedule. In spring of 2017 the RUB 19 billion giant is to be reopened with completely new infrastructure.
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Marseille: Vélodrome opened after reconstruction
Already on the first night it saw an all-time attendance record. After over three years of reconstruction Stade Vélodrome is now ready for Olympique and for Euro 2016.
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St Petersburg: FIFA satisfied with Zenit Arena (video)
Experts from FIFA visited the most expensive Russian stadium and are satisfied. This should be the best stadium of 2017 Confederations Cup and 2018 World Cup. And looks impressively, as seen in this video.
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Madrid: A superstadium for Real in the suburbs?
It could hold up to 100,000 people and cost a smashing €1.2 billion, nearly four times the price of revamped Bernabeu. But the superstadium isn’t Real’s first choice, only a ‘Plan B’.
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London: Olympic Stadium revamp even more expensive?
As if this stadium wasn’t drowning in criticism over excessive spending, Construction Enquirer suggests the final budget may rise by further £50 million.
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Bologna: New owner assures of stadium plans
Having finalized the takeover of Bologna FC, Canadian Joe Tacopina confirms building a new stadium is one of his strategy’s key elements. Details should be known as the season ends.
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New design: (Mostly) new national stadium of Iceland
Though it will retain one of its current stands, the redesigned stadium of Icelandic national team will completely change the matchday experience of fans. But not just yet, despite Iceland’s sensational Euro 2016 qualifiers so far.
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Italy: Police allowed to use tasers inside stadiums
The controversial stun-gun accounted for hundreds of deaths will now be allowed for use against violent hooligans inside Italian stadiums. This is only one of many changes after the tragedy from May.
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Malaysia: Repairs in infamous Terengganu to commence
In 2009 most of the roof collapsed. In 2013 the same happened to what was left. Now authorities hope to reopen the stadium after 5 years of despair. With no roof at all.
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New design: Ethiopia’s changed national stadium
Preparatory works are ongoing, budget is secured. This was really the last call for Ethiopia to change the stadium design for another. But is the new scheme better than the previous one?
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Mexico: Monterrey stadium over 80% ready
This may be too little compared to initial construction schedule, but current work pace is very good. Mexico’s most modern stadium is scheduled to open in early 2015.
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Spain: Osasuna desperate, propose to give up stadium
The second league club has debt beyond capabilities and offered to transfer its stadium and training centre to public authorities as part of payment. After 30 years Osasuna would reclaim ownership, if all claims are paid.
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England: Wembley spoiled the national games’ taste?
A letter from faithful fan of the national team is circulating in the web and causing a heated debate. Many agree with Steve Askew that games at (recently half-empty) Wembley are a doubtful pleasure.
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Madrid: Atletico close to Turkish Airlines naming rights?
The club is said to be in good relations with the airways company and now has a representative in Istanbul, running talks about naming rights for the new stadium, according to Inside Spanish Football.
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Liverpool: Anfield name not for sale, but…
The Reds are about to expand their home to keep up with domestic and international competition. Still, selling naming rights for Anfield isn’t considered. The new main grandstand will be up for grabs, though.
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New designs: Two visions for Karvina – the better one and the cheaper one
This stadium was supposed to cost 500 million, but will need around half that price. Unfortunately, not much was left of the original design, which proved too ambitious.
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Singapore: Shameful sell-out? The superstadium with not so super turf
First few months of the Singapore National Stadium weren’t supposed to look like that. One of the world’s most expensive stadiums is about to experience its first sell-out game, but the field quality has been disappointing since opening.
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Cape Town: “Anchor tenant would stem the bleeding”
Will Cape Town Stadium bleed out? Not likely, but consuming vast amounts of taxpayers money also isn’t a long-term solution. Managing company hopes to find a key tenant, but there’s little reason for optimism.
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India: It was the largest, now it’s only large
Top games at the Salt Lake Stadium were experienced by well over 120,000 people. Now capacity is halved compared to those days, but comfort went up impressively.
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New design: Even more (el) Monumental
It’s already one of the world’s most famous stadiums, but with 20,000 extra seats it’s going to be more impressive. El Monumental in Buenos Aires is waiting for its largest redevelopment.
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Poland: Another stadium opened, but cost still unclear
In exactly one week from now the Jagiellonia x Pogoń game will become the very first with all stands opened in Białystok. But despite four years of construction (instead of two) the final cost is still unknown.
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New stadium: Arena Lublin
It’s already been opened three times, so high time we also added it to StadiumDB. Thanks to architects from Estudio Lamela we have some quality photos of Arena Lublin, one of the most interesting stadiums in Poland.
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New: Current and future “Fans’ Stadium”
It’s a solid Hollywood material, but this is happening in real life. Wimbledon wins against the team who ran them to ruins 12 years ago. Next step? Building a stadium to rebuild former glory for good.
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Germany: New stadium for SC Freiburg for €70 million?
According to latest estimates, building a new 35,000-capacity stadium in Freiburg shouldn’t cost more than €70 million. Over half of this budget will be repaid by the Bundesliga side SC Freiburg.
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New stadium: Tim Hortons Field
It’s been over a month since it opened and the home team are yet to lose a game. Tim Hortons Field may have been delivered slightly late, but is surely enjoying a great run so far.
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Udine: First seats installed at Friuli’s new north stand
Udinese fans began to grow curious, even concerned over the new seats installed at the north stand. The reason is their colour: blue. The club assures it’s only a test and the eventual seating layout is yet to be decided.
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Montpellier: Damages grow massively in second flooding
Within just a week Stade de la Mosson was flooded for the second time, now much more severely than last week. No home games will be played for weeks.
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Amsterdam: ArenA to become carbon-neutral in 2015
The largest stadium in Holland aims at being Europe’s leader in sustainable energy. Next year it should reach complete neutrality in terms of carbon dioxide, suing several features.
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Tokyo: National stadium still awaiting demolition
Delays of the Tokyo National Olympic Stadium will already reach 5 months by the time heavy machinery arrives in mid-December. Procedural issues caused the setback.
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London: Councilors don’t want Chelsea in Twickenham
Ward councilors in North Twickenham are strongly against potential move of Chelsea, even if for one season. And they assure to use “all measures available” to block it.
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Liverpool: Not all take kindly to Everton’s plans
Relocation to a brand new 50,000-seat stadium at Walton Hall Park? Not if these residents succeed. So far public consultations have only started, but level of scepticism seems very high.
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Minneapolis: 400 tons went up at Vikings Stadium
Big changes took place recently at the new stadium site in Minneapolis. Two immense trusses were lifted and now stand out in the city’s skyline in an unusual position.
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Swansea: Liberty Stadium to gain 6,000 new seats
50% more than estimated initially – that’s the capacity increase update from Swansea City chairman. Instead of 4,000, the first phase of expansion will bring 6,000 seats and possibly 20 skyboxes.
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Karlsruhe: Nothing to save, new stadium has to be built
In less than three weeks the Karlsruhe city council will decise whether to build a brand new stadium or renovate the current one. And all indications say the latter option is… not an option.
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New design: Lipo Park in Schaffhausen
The latest Swiss stadium will be built just meters away from the border with Germany. Great location helped lure commercial partners and will allow getting by with entirely private funding.
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Rio de Janeiro: Engenhao reopening soon
After 18 months of analysis and repairs the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is about to reopen its doors. But there’s more work to be done ahead of the 2016 Olympics.
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London: Tottenham awards foundation works contract
First construction agreement was reached for the new Tottenham stadium. M Anderson Construction will carry out foundation level, but only when the Archway case is resolved.
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Independent design: Splendid stadium for Stettin that won’t be…
Dynamic, modern and with future expansion envisaged from the start. But this impressive concept from Stettin isn’t official, which may frustrate Pogoń Szczecin supporters even more than their current situation…
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New constructions: Al-Rayyan and Al-Wakrah Stadiums in progress
While it’s still not uncommon to come across news of workers dying at Qatari stadiums sites, we kindly remind everyone: work is only beginning, no-one could have died there.
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Russia: (Too) expensive stadiums soon under construction
Recent months brought many news about these stadiums. As Russia’s mega event project launches, only one stadium may be kept in the previously estimated budget. Two stadia will soon see groundbreaking.
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Montpellier: Flooding covered Stade de la Mosson
The beautiful city in southern France received nearly half of its annual rainfall within a few hours (!). One of the buildings hit most is the Ligue 1 stadium, lying beside a small river.
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Pyrotechnics: Sweden for and against legalisation
If you look at the media discourse, pyrotechnics inside stadiums are a major threat. But if you look at how fans and authorities discuss the issue, legalization may be closer than ever, according to Sydsvenskan.
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London: Wembley has a new spark
Partnership with mobile giant EE brought the first major change to Wembley since its naming rights deal. The stadium’s massive arch was equipped with hundreds of LED lamps to create a stronger image.
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Rotterdam: Who will cover extra cost of Feyenoord’s project?
Politicians in Rotterdam have told Feyenoord that it may have to come up with the millions needed for the extra land that construction company BAM needs to rebuild De Kuip stadium according to their measurements, De Telegraaf reports.
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Australia: Pirtek Stadium up for revamp
The Parramatta-based Pirtek Stadium will receive 4,000 more seats in a thorough redevelopment aimed at bringing it to latest standards.
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London: Chelsea to share Twickenham once revamp starts?
Premier League’s largest stadium again in London? That’s possible if Chelsea leave Stamford Bridge for Twickenham. The stadium’s operator confirmed interest from The Blues.
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Turkey: Empty stadiums, fans in court
Beşiktaş drew only about 2,000 people to the country’s largest stadium. Galatasaray witnessed a 9,000 turnout. Numbers sound worse in smaller clubs. Meanwhile fans challenge the new fan ID cards in court.
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Orlando: Groundbreaking announced for City stadium
A ceremonial groundbreaking for Orlando's football-only stadium will take place October 16, Orlando City SC and the city announced on Friday.
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New stadium and design: Change of plans in Dijon
What happens when authorities have a change of heart half way through a project? In this case they changed the plan well enough to keep consistent architecture, thankfully.
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Bulgaria: Construction resumes in Plovdiv, but trouble not gone
After the owner and main investor was arrested, all construction work seized at Stadion Hristo Botev. Now works are resumed, but completion is still at risk, according to insideworldfootball.com.
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London: Wenger warns Spurs – new stadium is a challenge
Ahead of today’s derby Arsenal manager confirms there is no other way for Tottenham than a larger stadium if they want to be successful. That said, he also warns that it’s a huge challenge and a burden for years.
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Vienna: Rapid may build, fans invited to tear stadium apart
Today the very last consultation meeting took place ahead of Gerhard-Hanappi-Stadion demolition. The project has green light, now supporters are invited to take whatever they want.
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Germany: “Zero provocation instead of zero tolerance” - it works!
From August the most football-mad region worldwide was undergoing a serious test: how will safety change with less police force deployed? Just as many experts predicted, it improved.
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Russia: Fisht Stadium soon under construction again
Though already among the world’s most expensive, the Olympic stadium in Sochi will cost a whopping RUB 3.5 billion more as redevelopment contract is awarded, Kommersant informs.
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Toronto: Revamp starts, new images promise European look
Canada’s national football stadium will soon change. And really soon, within half a year 8,400 new seats will be added. Then in 2016 it’s going to turn into a really “Euopean” building.
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Oslo: Vålerenga celebrates, they can build now!
Officials and supporters were ecstatic on Wednesday evening, when the club was granted ownership of the entire plot for their new stadium. This ends years of anticipation and campaigning.
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Sacramento: Republic present their stadium scheme
Another interesting football-specific stadium in the US? This time in Sacramento, where the sensational Republic hope to grab the last vacant MLS spot.
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San Jose: First seats installed, new layout presented
Another milestone was reached yesterday as an Earthquakes season ticket holder mounted the very first seat at the new stadium. Using the occasion Quakes revealed new colour pattern for seats with a riddle hidden.
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New stadium: McLane Stadium
The latest addition to NCAA stadium list has just arrived at StadiumDB. While Texas may seem a conservative state, the McLane Stadium resembles some European venues rather than classic NCAA grounds.
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Liverpool: Planning permission granted for Anfield expansion
Despite a last-minute attempt to delay the decision, city council planning commission approved Liverpool FC’s planning application. The main stand may now be expanded, but some residents call for compensations.
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Milan: Rossoneri changing their future home site?
The Italian “Tuttosport” newspaper informed that AC Milan are reconsidering the site for their new stadium. Instead of Expo 2015 site, they would go south-west.
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Madrid: €500 million for “Abu Dhabi Bernabeu”?
The Emirates’ royal family is reportedly interested in naming rights for Santiago Bernabeu. The deal could be worth up to €500 million over two decades. That’s enough to revamp the stadium.
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Switzerland: Problems mounting for FC Aarau
The Swiss club may lose up to four years in its pursuit of a new stadium after recent citizen appeal. Meanwhile Aarau is unsure of meeting league regulations without the new arena and will be losing money.
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Liverpool: Groundshare for LFC and Everton? One more vision
And an interesting one, perhaps the most bold to date. While there’ve been a few proposals already, this is the first to suggest an 80,000-seater at the heart of the city.
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New designs: Three bids for Belgian National Stadium
They weren’t expected to be released yet, but made it to the public. Three visions of how the new 62,000-seater in Brussels should look are now on show here:
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New design: Diósgyőri Stadion
Hardly any country can show stadiums built so cheap and fast. Hungary’s governmental sports infrastructure program is speeding up with a new 15,000-seater.
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Euro 2020: UEFA’s safe choice of hosts
There’s hardly any surprise in the list of 13 host cities. Sure, Saint Petersburg is included despite Russia’s aggression. Sure, Stockholm is out and Baku has quarterfinals, but that wasn’t hard to predict.
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New stadiums: Büyükşehir Stadyumu and Başakşehir Stadyumu
Both were first announced in 2006, both required budgets of under TRY 200 million. But one was built for a great and popular club, while the other for a team that has barely any followers.
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Poland: Unique month for Narodowy, look at these events!
In 5 weeks the Polish national stadium saw events that were never combined in one building before. From football to athletics, then volleyball and even windsurfing – one after another.
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Brussels: "Stadium construction can start in 2016"
While Brussels await the verdict on Euro 2020, three companies are preparing their bids to build the 62,000-capacity stadium. Their visions should be clear by November and finalist will be chosen next year, according to Anderlecht-online.be.
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Ghana: Another tragedy waiting to happen in Accra?
It’s only been 13 years since Africa’s most shocking stadium disaster. Now that very stadium is called a “death trap” by supporters, who are appealing to authorities to take action immediately.
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Haifa: Hot opening for Maccabi
Postponed several times, this time the opening finally happened. And had to satisfy fans – full stands, vibrant atmosphere, and impressive victory in season opener.
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Athens: No redevelopment for Panathinaikos?
The famous Greek sports club has been denied public funding for a significant renovation of its dated stadium. According to GreekReporter.com the club is in a difficult situation in terms of future stadium.
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Liverpool: Everton confirmed efforts to relocate north
The Liverpool derby won’t be the same if Everton succeed in their bid to move 2km north, to Walton Hall Park. The club confirmed its ambitions and a planning application may be due within a year.
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Liverpool: Anfield expansion approved by planning officials
A week before the crucial City Council vote, city planning committee recommends accepting the plans for Anfield redevelopment. The vote itself seems a formality despite significant opposition among residents.
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Poland: Contract for Stadion Śląski signed
One of Europe’s largest unfinished stadiums will finally see works restart next week. The Silesian Voivodeship contracted German company Pfeifer for the job.
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Brazil: White elephant? Quite the opposite!
Both domestically and internationally this stadium was sentenced to a life of empty stands and mediocre event calendar. That’s not the case as Arena Pantanal hosts more than one game a week.
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Macedonia: „Waiting for the stadium in Bitola!” And waiting…
This stadium should not be approved for professional use by players and fans. But it is, because there’s nothing better to host games. No wonder the outraged fans have been appealing for changes for a year.
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London: Tottenham fans want relocation to Wembley, but it’s unlikely
Tottenham Hotspur need to find a temporary home for the 2017/18 season, but the task isn’t easy despite London’s numerous stadia. In fact, the most viable option may be located in Milton Keynes.
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Bergamo: „Project drawn up, we will take initiative”
Atalanta president assures the city that his club will redevelop the stadium without public support. But first they need to get hold of a 99-year lease from the municipality.
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London: Another blow for Tottenham, reaching deadline „extremely unlikely”
The club confirmed what many fans already knew well – opening the new stadium in time for the 2017/18 season is “extremely unlikely”. Archway again refuses to relocate.
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Euro 2020: All 19 bids evaluated by UEFA
It seems Wembley may prepare the champagne for next Friday. Russia and Israel are in a disturbing political situation, while Macedonia, Bulgaria and Belarus are the underdogs unlikely to get a piece of Euro 2020.
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Germany: Construction in Erfurt to be launched soon?
Rot-Weiß Erfurt confirmed they are slowly moving out of their current home, because it’s expected to become a construction site within the next few months. Then a 21,800-capacity arena will be built.
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England: Flooded stadium to have replacement after nearly a decade?
It’s been 7 years since the flood destroyed Meadow Park in Gloucester. Host club launched a planning application to see a new stadium built in the very same spot. But elevated to prevent a repeat.
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New stadiums: The more average Brazilian grounds…
After excitement of the World Cup let’s take a look at three of the smaller and less impressive stadiums in Brazil. But the “less impressive” part works only when they’re empty. Because full these are stunning!
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Saint Petersburg: Zenit Arena’s illumination to cost $12 million
The largest new stadium to be built in Russia since 1980 will have impressive nighttime lighting. Its final shape is yet unknown, but the price shows its scale – nearly 450 million rubles.
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London: Who will fit-out Olympic Stadium’s hospitality?
The tender begins to deliver Olympic Stadium’s new hospitality areas. Altogether over 8,400 sqm of corporate facilities is planned. First phase to end in mid-2015, final one in mid-2016.
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Rome: Roma a step closer to the new stadium
AS Roma reached a crucial agreement with Rome mayor. Ignazio Marino greenlighted the development, though it’s not the end of Roma’s road towards groundbreaking. Opening in 2017?
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Coventry: Dream homecoming for City
After 15-month-long ordeal a happy ending happened yesterday in Coventry. City won their first game home at Ricoh Arena and were watched by a stunning crowd of over 27,000 people!
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London: QPR launch consultation on stadium, but where would they build?
Queens Park Rangers officially began public consultation, a process that will go on for months ahead of detailed stadium plans. Yet the club seems to be unlikely to get hold of land they want to build on.
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Washington: RFK Stadium falling apart? Appeals to tear it down
The 53-year-old stadium in Washington brought fear and media attention as chunks of concrete fell right in front of the press section during football game. Renovate or demolish? Support for the second option is growing.
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London: Record low attendance for Wembley, but England stay put
With Wednesday’s friendly against Norway reaching all-time low new Wembley, demands of moving some games across the country began. And ended soon: England cannot afford to leave Wembley…
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Poland: Controversial stadia safety legislation to change
There’s good and bad news coming for football fans in Poland in 2015/16. On the one hand safe standing areas will return to stadiums. On the other, new banning orders will make going to games a real mine field for some.
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London: Olympic Stadium’s new roof more expensive?
Sky News reports the conversion of Olympic Stadium’s roof will cost £15 million more. This would bring the total price tag beyond £600 million and that’s hard to bear for many critics.
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Stadium & design: Toyota Field with scorpion’s tail
In 2013 the stadium was first opened as an intimate football-specific ground. When expanded, it will receive a real scorpion’s tail, even ending with a stinger. Very fitting for the home of San Antonio Scorpions.
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New stadium: TDECU Stadium
The latest addition to StadiumDB won’t stun you. It’s not even a premium addition to the university football leagues in USA. But at the price of $105 million it looks like really great value for money!
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New stadium: The Sugarcane Jungle in Mexico
It’s one of those stadiums that you don’t have to like, but it stands out. Literally too, it dominates the skyline of Zacatepec, Mexico’s sugar capital and home of two-time national champions.
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Gelsenkirchen: Schalke transforms player tunnel into mine shaft
The Ruhr club want to remind their players of mining traditions and intimidate away teams with their dark tunnel leading to the pitch.
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Africa: Rwanda’s dream stadium must wait
It would have been a gem of the 2016 Africa Nations Championships. But a brand new 40,000-seater was put on hold as delivery in time for the tournament proved impossible.
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Russia 2018: Two stadiums of the World Cup downsized
Kaliningrad and Yekaterinburg will see both their stadiums have capacity of 35,000 instead of 45,000 indicated previously. FIFA approved the change, which means a completely new design and trouble for Yekaterinburg.
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Poland: Narodowy boasts volleyball record
Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw witnessed a record crowd of 63,000 yesterday during the opening of Volleyball World Championship. That’s quite an achievement, but is it the biggest volleyball gae ever? Well… no.
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Hamburg: Last stand at Millerntor slightly delayed
Works in Sankt Pauli were due in September, but demolition of the north end has now been postponed. Still, the new north stand will be ready in time for the 2015/16 season.
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England: New stadium for York City getting closer
Construction is due in March, while the city selected future operator. New renderings are here, but contractor isn’t – ConstructionEnquirer.com informs.
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Las Vegas: Cost stays the same, but roof is gone
Price of a single seat at the proposed Las Vegas MLS stadium stands extremely high, at $8,300. Reasons seem unclear as investors drop retractable roof from the project.
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New stadium: Otkritie Arena opened by Putin
The third stadium for Russia’s 2018 World Cup is ready. It’s also the very single one not financed by taxpayers. Starting September Otkritie Arena will become the first ever home for Spartak.
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Hillsborough: “We were putting injured on one side, dead on the other”
Despite coordinating the work of 30 officers at the heart of the disaster, inspector Anthony Humphries was never called as a witness before. Now his statement gives evidence of what happened at Hillsborough.
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Vienna: Rapid filed planning application for Allianz Stadion
Planning papers were submitted in the city hall today. Rapid hopes to get fast approval and begin works before the end of summer. Also, the stadium’s address may be changed.
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Valencia: The future Mestalla still uncertain
New owner took over at Valencia, but at the same time withdrew some of his previous declarations about the new stadium. Delivery of Europe’s largest deadlocked stadium is again in doubt.
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New York: Hadid sued journalist who blamed her for deaths at stadium site
Zaha Hadid filed a lawsuit against New York Review of Books, as one of the authors found her co-responsible for the death of 1,000 workers at Al Wakrah Stadium. This cannot be true, because the stadium isn’t under construction yet.
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Algeria: Tragic incident, player killed with projectile
Cameroonian Albert Ebossé was declared dead upon arrival at hospital. He was hit by a missile as his team lost 1:2. This tragedy also has a significant political context.
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New design: Stadium made of tractor valves?
This is a unique tribute to the Belarusian tractor industry. German-Dutch-Belarusian team of architects based their entire concept on the idea of engine valves. Quite literally.
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Donetsk: Donbass Arena damaged by shelling
Yesterday morning two large explosions occurred in the north-western part of Donbass Arena. No-one was hurt, but damages are significant. Shakhtar released photos of the site.
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New stadiums: Two from Latvia, two from Lithuania
There are very few countries in Europe, where football isn’t particularly popular. Here are two of those countries, but of course this doesn’t mean fans there don’t deserve decent infrastructure, even if they’re not too many of them.
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Turkey: Chaos and empty stands, low crowds nationwide
While Turkey is getting more new stadiums than any European country, number of fans inside those already built may raise concerns. Introduction of the new fan card system brings chaos and protests, very visible on Thursday in Trabzon.
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Poland: Warsaw’s athletic misery
Usain Bolt will run in Warsaw today, but the event had to be held at football-specific Stadion Narodowy. Polish capital has no decent venue with a running track. The most famous one is almost in ruins.
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Canada: Hamilton stadium still not ready
It was due in early July, but won’t be opened until September. Contractor has filed for a partial occupancy permit to allow fans inside for the Hamilton-Toronto classic. No more than 75% of Tim Hortons Field will be opened.
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Groningen: Euroborg roof to supply power for 70 households
The Dutch stadium will soon double the number of its solar panels. Thanks to private citizens financing further batteries, Euroborg’s roof is the largest crowd-funded project across the Netherlands.
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New stadiums: Świdnik, Września, Gryfice, Międzychód, Plewiska
Our database has grown by five new stadiums overnight. These are all small, but recently modernized or completely rebuilt stadiums from less known areas in Poland.
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Coventry: City agree return to Ricoh Arena
After months of quarrels agreement has been reached and Coventry City is coming back home. The new deal will last at least 2 years, causing celebrations among fans.
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Oslo: New stadium for Vålerenga partly approved
Oslo city council unanimously agreed that the proposed stadium in east Oslo should be built. But decision on whether to transfer land to the club is yet to be reached.
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Bordeaux: Roof almost ready, first giant screen mounted
First of two giant screens was mounted under the roof of Stade Atlantique this week. The Euro 2016 arena is entering its construction’s final stages as the roof and external cladding are almost done.
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Poland: Białystok stadium (almost) delivered in time
Instead of two years it eventually took four to build it, but now the 22,400-capacity stadium is about to become the sixth largest in Polish top league. But first it needs to get all approvals from authorities.
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New design: This vision boosted Kazakhstan’s football dreams
Karaganda is a rapidly growing city. New stadium is bound to get built, so no wonder this impressive concept enjoyed great interest last year. But it was never approved officially…
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Switzerland: Fans paid for free tickets in protest
President of FC Sion decided to greet all away fan groups as guests at this stadium. He offered FC Basel supporters free tickets and food, but fans turned down the offer and paid $11,000 anyway.
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Kazan: Kazan Arena (re)opened for league after a year
After a (too) long wait fans of Lokomotiv were the first away contingent to ever see a game at Kazan Arena. They returned home satisfied, while local side Rubin enjoyed their record crowd.
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Kazakhstan: FK Aktobe to have new stadium
Reigning champions of Kazakhstan are expected to change their 13,500 central stadium for a brand new 32,000-seater within the next few years. But why would they do that?
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Russia: World Cup stadium in Volgograd approved
Yesterday the Russian government issued a statement, approving the proposed stadium scheme for Volgograd. No details as to financing were disclosed, prompting further questions.
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Eindhoven: Protest over standing at Philips Stadion
Most fans loudly celebrated the triumph over NAC Breda yesterday. But some also took the time to protest the ban on standing in two sections of Philips Stadion. Others do mind the newly-introduced WiFi…
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Mönchengladbach: Borussia-Park – how it changed things round
It didn’t get the 2006 World Cup games, it never had a naming rights deal. Still, “the other Borussia” grew in their new stadium and has serious plans for its future, as Borussia-Park grows 10 years old.
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Glasgow: Celtic want safe standing, authorities are unsure
Celtic has been denied the chance to create a safe standing section this week. Local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) advised to reach out to Scottish Government. But it’s the government who sent them to SAG…
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Premier League: Most clubs ‘inflate’ attendances
Here’s another argument for fans claiming there’s something wrong with the game in England. Arsenal alone inflated its attendance for 2013/14 by almost 174,000 fans compared to actual numbers.
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Bilbao: Construction of San Mames Barria almost over
Only two weeks remain until we see the most modern stadium in Spain delivered. One year after most of the stands were ready, now the arena is almost complete.
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England: New stadium for Gillingham to seat 24,000 fans?
Though the plans are two years old already, it wasn’t until now that Gills revealed the planned capacity of their desired new stadium. Making it reality would give Gillingham one of the largest League One stadiums.
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London: English fans in the streets, Bundesliga executive voicing their concerns
Today’s demonstration against skyrocketing ticket prices in the world’s most expensive football league wasn’t the largest. But it received strong attention in England and beyond. Most notably showing the difference between Bundesliga and the Premier League.
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New stadiums: Sad reality of Kenyan football
The national stadium saw deaths and its condition suggests more tragedies may come if nothing changes. Meanwhile clubs holding 6 championships play in front of dilapidating wooden stands…
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Scotland: Details of Aberdeen new stadium soon?
Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne hopes to announce details of a new training facility in the next few months. His hope is to leave Pittodrie by 2017.
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Cardiff: Supercup tonight, City Stadium ready
With 5,338 new red and white seats, the Cardiff City Stadium will see its first 30,000+ game tonight. The Supercup between Real and Sevilla ends a year of preparation works.
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USA: Sun Devil Stadium revamp contractors selected
HNTB will be asked to redesign the aging stadium at Arizona State University, while joint forces of Hunt Construction and Sundt Construction are to implement the changes by 2017.
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Manchester: Broadhurst Park opening pushed back
Not in September, but in October 2014 will the new FC United stadium be opened. Works are delayed slightly because of... dry weather.
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New stadiums: Faroe Islands updated
The national stadium grew since we last presented it. Two new stadiums also join our database from this small and remote location. All thanks to the groundhopping adventures of Gerhard Rudolf.
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New stadium: Groupama Aréna
Less than 1.5 year after demolition of the historical predecessor, new arena in Budapest is ready for opening. Ferencvaros welcomes Chelsea tonight and we welcome you to take a tour of the Groupama Aréna.
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London: Double standards a norm at Wembley?
Football Supporters Federation once again argue that football fans are treated differently than the rest of event-goers. And once again we consider the argument absolutely valid.
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Charleroi: Euro 2000 stadium reduction finalised
After 14 years Stade du Pays de Charleroi is back to its pre-Euro size. Instead of 30,000 it’s just over 14,000 in capacity, while further changes are expected to come next year.
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10+ Ranking: Here are the best European clubs by attendance
There are 229 clubs in Europe enjoying on average 10,000 spectators and more. We list all of them to show the Continent’s most magnetic teams. Some fanbases really deserve praise for their participation, right Rangers/Portsmouth?
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Russia: Scandal in Kazan, female fans stripped naked
Presuming that female fans may smuggle pyrotechnics for male friends, police in Kazan demanded that all women attending game of their beloved Spartak need to take off their clothes. All clothes.
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Poland: Lublin stadium delivered on time
Arena Lublin isn’t under construction any more. Crews left the site while handover procedures begin. Once all permissions are in place, the stadium will be able to open on September 13.
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Santa Clara: Harsh reviews of Levi’s Stadium’s opening night
Saturday saw the first event at Levi’s Stadium and also thousands of frustrated fans, who couldn’t get in or out the stadium. The list of downturns is very long, though Levi’s Stadium has a chance of making a great future.
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Barcelona: Olympic complex to become a sporting theme park
The vast sports center at Barcelona’s Montjuic will soon be transformed into Open Camp, the world’s first sporting theme park. For a fee tourists will be able to run alongside Usain Bolt…
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Belgium: New stand in Lokeren opened
Yesterday’s game against Zulte Waregem was the first with new ‘fourth stand’ at Daknamstadion. The stadium is now able to hold 12,000 people.
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Macedonia: Frightening accident and great help by rival fans
As visiting supporters were being pushed out of the stadium, a grenade exploded. Antagonistic home fans took care of those injured when medical services proved insufficient.
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Madrid: Court halts Bernabeu redevelopment
The Supreme Court of Madrid stopped zoning changes that would allow Real Madrid’s stadium to grow commercially. However, it’s not clear whether this decision will delay the project.
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Marseille: Olympique and city reach agreement
Despite very strong words over the past weeks, both sides signed a 3-year contract yesterday. Olympique pledged to pay one of the highest rents for its first year and will remain at Stade Vélodrome.
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Budapest: Amazing national stadium presented in Hungary
The final concept has landed. It’s even larger and more impressive than expected initially. And atop the stands it’s going to have… a running track!
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New construction: Old, new, legendary Luzhniki
From the removal of seats in September to foundation slab in July – check the progress in photo galleries from Moscow. And in the article you’ll find new information about the 2018 World Cup final stadium.
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Athens: AEK’s new stadium passed by Parliament
Fans of the Yellow-Blacks had cause for celebration yesterday, as majority of the Parliament voted in support of their new stadium. Now the club only needs a planning permission to break ground.
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Russia: Ground broken in Samara, budget set at €300 million
Last week saw the official groundbreaking ceremony in Samara, one of Russia’s World Cup cities. In 2017 the new arena will be ready and is expected to cost RUB 14.5 billion, over €300 million.
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England: Details revealed about Scunthorpe stadium
No longer planned ‘somewhere near the city’, but just 900 meters away from the existing Glanford Park. The new 12,000-capacity stadium will be accompanied by 10 secondary football fields and planning application is due in 3 weeks.
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Munich: TSV to finally flee Allianz Arena? Transport authority skeptical
Just when the Munich mayor is said to be open towards a new TSV 1860 stadium, another possible obstacle appears. Company managing transport in the metropolis is unsure of the selected site’s transport links.
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Iceland: State-of-the-art football complex for Hafnarfjarðar
One of Iceland’s most popular clubs hopes to strengthen its position in Europe and will soon have 4 covered football fields. Meanwhile the main stadium will grow to 10,000 capacity, according to icelandnews.is.
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China: Rectangular running track to avoid delays
New stadium’s running track in Tonghe is now known worldwide for the authorities’ unusual decision to make no curves. This was an effort to prepare the stadium faster for a Communist Party visitation. Now it’s impossible to run there.
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New construction: Ashton Gate transformation begins
The famous 86-year-old Wedlock Stand is no more. Or at least won’t be in 6 weeks, when demolition crews are done with it and make way for the first new stand. An (almost) brand new Ashton Gate should come in 2016.
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Brazil: Arena da Amazonia operator displeased with FIFA
The list of damages is already over 100 pages long FIFA is responsible for them. Instead of handing over Arena da Amazonia in a fair state, the organisers returned it devastated.
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Ukraine: Donbass Arena abandoned indefinitely
Shakhtar Donetsk began their league campaign today, but holding any game at the ultra-modern Donbass Arena was out of question. The team have taken up tenancy of Arena Lviv, another Euro 2012 ground.
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England: Fans to protest ticket prices again
On August 14 supporters from across England will demonstrate in London, showing their outrage with pricing policies at Premier League clubs. Some season tickets have risen by 30-40% for the upcoming season and only Manchester City offers any season ticket below £300.
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New design: Estadio Augustin Coruco Diaz
This stadium at the heart of Zacatepec will be able to accommodate almost all people living within city limits. To build it a kindergarten had to be moved, but just what price would you put on reviving a legend?
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Poland: Construction resumes in Zabrze
The city today handed over Stadion Ernesta Pohla’s construction site to new contractors. Work already got under way to deliver the roof within 3 months. More progress is expected soon.
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Rotterdam: Zwarts en Jansma to design De Kuip after all
Though their concept wasn’t selected by Feyenoord, the Amsterdam-based practice will still deliver the final design of expanded De Kuip. The decision was reached by BAM Sports, tender winner.
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Minneapolis: New stadium a death trap for birds?
Worth almost $1 billion, the new Vikings Stadium may see bloody dots from smashed birds after opening. Environmental group appeals to change type of glass, because birds won’t notice the one used, crashing into it.
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Lyon: Attendance record ahead of stadium move
Olympique Lyonnais reports that the 2013/14 season has set a record of attendance. Which is great news ahead of moving to a much larger stadium outside the city.
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Africa: Kenya planning five new national stadiums
It’s a football-mad country, but has only one semi-decent stadium. This is to change within the next several years as a massive project was launched to build five national stadiums across the country.
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Glasgow: Commonwealth Games kick off
Celtic Park will host the opening ceremony of 2014 Commonwealth Games tonight as 71 nations start their battle for supremacy. Celtic on the other hand had to leave their home for at least one major game.
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London: Arsenal demands more concerts at Emirates
The Gunners have filed for judicial review of their bid to double the number of concerts at Emirates. Current cap allows the club to hold 3 events, which is too few. But is it? Local authorities consider it enough.
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New design: Mobile roof and air conditioning for Las Vegas?
There’s only one more MLS spot up for grabs. No wonder Las Vegas businessmen are showing off their proposition of a retractable roof and air-conditioned stands. Their bid is shortlisted and might earn the city its first top class team.
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Belarus: Lukashenko approves national stadium financing
President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree releasing funds for the new national football stadium in eastern Minsk. This decision strengthens the Belarusian Euro 2020 bid.
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Brazil: “Casa Futebol” makes stadium feel like home
Two architecture graduates offered a very imaginative solution to two of Brazil’s problems. If there are empty stadiums and not enough homes, why not make stadiums home for people?
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New stadium: TD Place Stadium
Today’s re-opening “soccer” game will also break the NASL attendance record. Only a home win is left to make it a perfect day for Fury FC, a fresh franchise in the growing league.
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New stadiums: Levi’s Stadium and Candlestick Park
Though the old one cost nearly 100 times less, they’re very much the same size today. Not for long – Candlestick is awaiting demolition as $1.3 billion Levi’s Stadium takes the stage.
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Australia: We’ve waited 7 years for these images
Was it worth the time? Judge yourselves, but it’s an impressive project no matter the aesthetics. Worth nearly $770 million, this new 60,000-seater will be ready in 2018.
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Poland: New stadium in Lublin 98% ready
We’re just days from final delivery of Arena Lublin, the newest stadium in Poland. Letter-fitting began on the western façade ahead of next week’s illumination tests. Opening event is scheduled for September.
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Sheffield: School to replace Don Valley Stadium
Work can begin on a new ‘super-school’ on part of the former Don Valley Stadium site in Sheffield after it won unanimous approval – TheStar.co.uk reports.
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Brazil: Record World Cup attendance (theoretically)
The World Cup was seen live from the stands by almost 3,43 million people. Or so says FIFA, who haven’t disclosed actual number of viewers, sharing only number of distributed tickets.
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Rome: AS Roma reveals new details of the future stadium
We’ve now learned the exact capacity, surrounding infrastructure scheme and the complete budget. And the latter is immense, altogether said to be €611 million. Report by ForzaItalianFootball.com.
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New design: Stadion Kantrida
Creator of the new Juventus Stadium was invited to Croatia and has faced perhaps even more challenging project. Partly sculpted into the rocky cliff, the new arena is expected to reach UEFA’s highest standards.
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Marseille: “Pharaonic project” too expensive for Olympique?
We’re only one month from Ligue 1 season opening and Olympique has no stadium for their league games. The stunning Stade Velodrome will be ready in time, but far too expensive as well…
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Coventry: Thousands demand Coventry City’s return to Ricoh
Saturday’s afternoon saw several thousand people gather in central Coventry to express their anger at SISU, club owners who relocated Coventry City to Northampton. An online petition with almost 20,000 signatures pressures authorities to take action.
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London: Tottenham allowed to build after long wait
It’s the most anticipated decision in Tottenham – not only the club, but perhaps the whole district. Last local business blocking the area’s redevelopment scheme will now be forced to sell.
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Sao Paulo: Temporary stands dismantling begins
For the opening game stadium the World Cup is over. Starting Thursday, capacity of the stadium will be down to 48,000, while dismantling of the temporary stands should last until November.
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New design: Torfeld Süd
A derelict area of warehouses is planned to get a new life and FC Aarau new football stadium is expected to provide the pulse. But will the scheme succeed? Recent protest raises concerns.
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Report: How much did Brazil spend on World Cup stadiums?
Cost overruns and ‘white elephant’ fears are a frequent title lately. But reality isn’t black and white – Brazilian stadiums are hardly the most expensive ever and some seem to be a really good deal for the taxpayers.
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England: London Road another Community Asset, chairman furious
Peterborough United FC chairman emphasized he’s not “overly happy”, but his club’s supporters succeeded in making London Road a protected Community Asset.
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Costa Rica: Keylor Navas gets stadium and keys to home city
The goalkeeper of sensational Costa Rica will be highly rewarded for his performance. Not financially, but with highest honours. His home city could hardly be more proud.
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Canada: Tim Hortons Field to miss at least two games
Construction delays are now confirmed to have pushed opening of Tim Hortons Field by at least two home games, maybe more. The team will assess progress in upcoming weeks to confirm actual inauguration.
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Interview: “Extreme make-over” on a listed building
If you look at it from nearby avenues, the giant Mineirao may seem untouched by the World Cup redevelopment. Which means the architects were successful, fitting 350,000sqm seamlessly. Bruno Campos of BCMF Arquitetos tells us how and why it was done.
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Vienna: Rapid fans celebrated Hanappi-Stadion one last time
Sell-out crowd, loud chants, impressive tifos, pyrotechnics and tears. And that only off the field. On it two friendly games were held to bid farewell to Gerhard-Hanappi-Stadion. Demolition will start this summer.
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Enschede: Three years since the roof collapse
FC Twente and their fans today remember Peter and Dave, two construction workers killed in the 2011 tragedy. It’s already been three years since the stadium expansion was seized dramatically.
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Poland: PGE Arena much livelier
The Euro 2012 stadium in Gdansk should draw much more attention in the coming months. Host club gained a huge boost, the stadium opened a new entertainment zone and a renowned street art artist was hired to decorate the stadium’s footing.
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Hague: Fans saved the historical ticket booths
Soon after relocation to the new stadium fans of ADO Den Haag began efforts to save the old ticket booths. Now, as a result of these efforts, both kiosks were transported to the new stadium.
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Interview: Keeping Brazilian stadium tradition alive
Arena Fonte Nova ends its World Cup hosting tonight, but its lifespan has only just begun. Here’s our interview with Claas Schulitz, the man behind a legend reborn in Salvador.
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Canada: Will Hamilton make it for opening?
It’s less than a month until the Tim Hortons Field opening game. Not many tickets are left, but some seats assigned to those tickets still haven’t been installed. The stadium is already behind deadline, but might be opened unfinished.
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Manchester: Etihad Stadium among England’s landmarks
What may have been quite clear for Manchester City supporters was now also announced by the Construction Industry Training Board. The stadium is among 5 buildings celebrated as the best of English building industry.
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New design: Regenboogstadion
It may be called ‘The Rainbow Stadium’ in exact translation, but there’s little connecting it to an actual rainbow once the redevelopment is ready. Work is on the way as we speak and will last until 2017.
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Coventry: High Court smashes City over stadium loan
Owners of the English club demanded judicial review of a loan granted to Arena Coventry Limited by the city council. The judge didn’t only disagree with CCFC, he went on to blame the club owners for the need for such a loan. Ricoh Arena dispute goes on.
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Budapest: Ferencvaros new stadium named Groupama Arena
For at least 7 years, perhaps even 10, the new stadium in Budapest will be called Groupama Arena. Many are happy with the contract, but others argue that this has and will be Albert Flórian Stadion.
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Liverpool: Carillion named preferred bidder for Anfield
Expansion of one of the world’s most famous stadiums has just moved one more step forward. The club selected Carillion as preferred bidder for the £75 million revamp.
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USA: Swimming pool, drinks and palm trees in Jacksonville
The upcoming NFL season will see significant changes at EverBank Field, the home of Jacksonville Jaguars. Apart from the world’s largest video board, the stadium will offer spa-like areas for premium customers.
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New stadium: Singapore National Stadium
There never was such a large dome anywhere in the world. Nor was there any public-private project of this scale. Until now. The new Singapore National Stadium is now in operation!
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Brazil: Noble prank by Italian performer
Yesterday’s Belgium – USA game was stopped for a moment by Mario Ferri, Italian pitch invader who didn’t mind his stadium ban until 2018. But aside of his moment of fame, he also spent the time to spread awareness.
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Hamburg: Chosen Few abandon support for HSV after ‘sell-out’
Hamburger SV isn’t a club owned entirely be fans any more, becoming a joint-stock company. That was the last straw for Chosen Few, the group creating vibrant atmosphere at Volksparkstadion.
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London: Stadium for QPR? “Will take significantly longer”
When QPR presented initial renderings of the new 40,000 stadium last year, completion date was anticipated for 2018. Now that sounds impossible as owner of the land suggests no agreement has been reached.
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World Cup: Brazil’s games quite exclusive
Starting value of average matchday ticket is half of what many Brazilians earn. No surprise that 90% of locals attending World Cup matches are from two richest social groups and are almost never black.
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Germany: Regensburg new arena sponsored by Continental
Renowned tire manufacturer Continental acquired 5-year naming rights for the new stadium under construction in Regensburg. Local club Jahn won’t benefit from the deal, though.
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Minneapolis: Giant crane begins arriving at Vikings Stadium construction
Starting today, a massive number of 70 truckloads will bring in Terex Demag CC6800, one of the largest crawler cranes in the world. It will operate on site for 15 months.
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World Cup: Your matchday photos matter!
As with every mega event covered at StadiumDB.com, we reach out to our Users present on location. If you were lucky enough to get a ticket, have photos of local stadiums and would like to share any – this message is for you.
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Southampton: St. Mary’s Stadium changes floodlights to LED
It’s cheaper, greener and more modern. Southampton are England’s first club to change stadium floodlights to LED lighting system. Will this be the new standard? Possibly, according to The Construction Index.
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Budapest: Hungarian national stadium more expensive, but still cheap?
Hungarian government confirmed the new national sports complex will consume more funds, but will still be very good value for money. The 65,000-capacity stadium should cost €325 million.
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Miami: New location for Beckham presented?
County commissioner Xavier L. Suarez has revealed a new plan to build the desired MLS stadium. The scheme is supposed to have wide support and might prove the Plan C that David Beckham needs.
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Brazil: Their World Cup is over, what now?
Contrary to many media outlets, we don’t find these Brazilian stadiums a result of vanity, even if the risk of becoming white elephants is real in all but one case. As group phase ends, four stadium bid farewell to the World Cup and have to move on. To what?
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Turkey: “Big lift” begins in Bursa
One of the largest stadiums under construction in Turkey gains pace after months of standstill. Future home of Bursaspor sees the cable roof slowly rise above ground.
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Poland: Safe standing to be legalised soon
Great news for traditional fans came from the Polish legislature today. Amendment to the Mass Event Safety Act is expected to allow standing sections back inside stadiums already this summer!
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Poland: New stadium in Zabrze delayed further
Three stands for over 24,000 people were supposed to open for fans of Poland’s most successful team in April… last year. But they’re still not ready and the municipality just admitted they have no money to finish works.
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Sydney: ANZ Stadium progressing towards redevelopment
The scheme worth AU$250 million is a step from design and contractor selection. Stadium Australia Operations are expected to view detailed proposals within days and publish them this summer.
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Bristol: Contractor named, City prepare for demolition
As expected by local media, Barr Construction will redevelop Ashton Gate into a 27,000-capacity modern stadium. Works on new south end will begin in July.
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New stadium: Sammy Ofer Stadium
Israel’s most interesting stadium was due to open last year, but still sees no use. From tomorrow first spectators will be allowed in, but not for football – not yet.
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London: Tottenham still waiting, local business anxious
It’s been over 90 weeks since the notion to grant compulsory purchase order for one business standing in the way of new stadium. Usually decisions like these are handled within 10-11 weeks.
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Russia 2018: Design preparations twice overpaid?
The country’s central audit body found seven projects prepared for the 2018 World Cup to be severely overpaid. Work that should have cost $80 million was priced at over $170 million, according to insideworldfootball.com.
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Saudi Arabia: 500,000 seats at new stadiums coming soon!
After recent glory of King Abdullah Stadium opening, now the king himself ordered for 11 new large stadiums to be built. This way Saudi Arabia could hold the World Cup soon, of course theoretically.
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New design: Stadium disguised as a tent
Very often stadiums have visibly inspirations or associations with local themes. This isn’t the case, the new Al Khor Stadium in Qatar is very literally a Bedouin tent, far from loose inspiration.
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London: Lionel Road Stadium months behind already
Bad news: preparatory works won’t start in 2014. Good news: Brentford FC are still the first club since Arsenal to build a new stadium in London.
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New design: Lithuania’s national stadium, but for how much?
Transparency International Lithuania sounds the alarm as works are to resume on Lithuania’s ghost stadium, abandoned in 1993. The organization claims it may cost up to €200 million, but government dismisses the claims.
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London: Stamford Bridge for 55,000 people?
Roman Abramovich commissioned a study into potential expansion of Chelsea’s home. That’s interesting, especially that the club earlier tried to convince fans it’s not feasible.
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Poland: Roof over Białystok stadium ready
Just over two months – this is how long (or short?) it took to deliver the primary roof structure over new 22,400-seater in Białystok. Entire stadium should be ready in mid-August.
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New design: Cheap, but decent remodeling?
This Romanian city hasn’t got enough resources for a brand new football stadium. So why not save the old one with much, much less? These are the first effects.
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Miami: Sun Life Stadium revamp approved
Miami-Dade Comission decided to approve the second proposed scheme for Sun Life Stadium revamp. Works should begin within weeks and last until mid-2016.
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Rio de Janeiro: Wobbly staircase raises concerns
A fan-made video clip shows how temporary staircase structure sways from side to side under hundreds of people. As disturbing as it is, some media outlets persistently claim the structure is at Maracana. Well, it’s not.
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Russia: $575 million for smallest stadiums of the World Cup?!
Already in 2010 the plans of Russian World Cup were among the most expensive ones. Since then they’ve grown by roughly 50% and may see further increase.
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Regina: Ground broken for Mosaic Stadium
Construction is officially under way in Regina, expected to last until 2017. So far only excavation works will be carried out, but changes are hoped to come already in the summer.
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World Cup: All stadiums tested, no serious incidents
Some may argue that safety infractions happened, that stadiums aren’t ready. But in all fairness Brazil is proving to be a great host for tourists. And if Japanese fans cleaning litter make headlines, nothing serious is going wrong, eh?
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New design: DC United Stadium
By the time this stadium is ready, it’s going to be a decade since DC United have been trying to build their own ground. Will the latest renderings come to fruition? First answer soon, after DC Council vote.
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Cyprus: New stadium for Limassol moving closer
Greek architect is coming to Cyprus tomorrow to re-launch work on the new Limassol stadium. This time it’s planned for three derby rivals, not two like previously.
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Berlin: Pitch covered with sofas
The unique initiative held at Union Berlin’s stadium seems to be a Real success. Over 700 sofas were brought by fans inside the stadium to create the world’s biggest living room and coziest public viewing area.
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Sao Paulo: Test passed, spectacular opening
Organisers gave a clear answer: even if at the last minute, they’re ready. Despite protests and overly-repressive reaction of security forces the evening will most likely be remembered for the 3:1 victory by most Brazilians.
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Sao Paulo: Intense countdown to World Cup opening
Most desired scenario: everything goes well, the game is great and matchday experience for those inside at least enjoyable. But until today evening, work is still in full swing to get the stadium ready.
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Miami: Beckham lost his second vision
Yesterday’s meeting between David Beckham and Miami mayor Tomas Regalado ended the history of Museum Park Stadium project. Mayor was quoted to find the proposed location inappropriate.
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New design: The final Orlando City Stadium
As they’re preparing to fight in United States’ top football league, Orlando City are forced to build themselves a new stadium. Now we know how it’s going to look!
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World Cup comment: English hooligans? What English hooligans?
If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s probably because Argentine hooligans took most of the spotlight. But headlines with the myth of English yobs invading the host country are well alive. Should they?
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New design: Allianz Stadion
Rapid Wien hopes to become Austria’s top club partly thanks to this stadium. Its large corporate section might prove crucial in reaching this goal.
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Swansea: Liberty Stadium expansion should start in January
Swansea City chairman announced the upper deck of Liberty Stadium’s east stand may begin to grow in January. First phase will see a 4,000-5,000 capacity increase.
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New stadium: Arena Pantanal
This is the very last new stadium we’re adding ahead of the World Cup. Why so late? Well, it’s late itself and there’s been little quality material since FIFA took over at the site.
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Liverpool: Demolition around Anfield begins
First of the 300 houses set for demolition are already leveled at Lothair Road. Soon the street itself will also be a memory, making way for the main stand expansion.
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Rome: AS Roma hopes to sell naming rights
Vice-champions of Italy confirmed today their cooperation with CAA Sports. The company is expected to commercialise the new stadium, still in the planning phase.
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Bristol: Rovers confirm UWE Stadium opening delay
Were the plans carried out as expected, the new stadium would be only weeks from opening. But with numerous protests the delivery has been moved again, from mid-2015 to mid-2016.
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Poland: Contractor selected for Widzew stadium
Marred by delays, the procedure for one of Poland’s most popular club’s new home is finally getting closer to a happy end. Surprisingly low bid by Mosty Łódź was accepted and the company has 28 months to deliver the stadium.
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New Zealand: Petone Arena falls through
New 12,000-capacity stadium for Wellington Phoenix FC will not get support from the mayor. Decision was made as community stands against the project.
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USA: Third league club drawing 20,000 per game?
Very few clubs playing at the third level in their respective countries can match Sacramento Republic’s season so far. The club has an average of 19,526 people per game.
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Miami: New Deal for Sun Life Stadium revamp?
Previous financial scheme for the Sun Life revamp failed. Now Miami-Dade mayor announced a new deal with the Dolphins’ owner is almost ready for signing. But can it go through?
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Luxembourg: New national stadium in 2019?
In most countries a stadium of this size wouldn’t raise much interest, but Luxembourg is among the world’s smallest states. So a 9,000-capacity national stadium sounds very sensibly, both for football and concerts.
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England: Reebok Stadium expansion approved
Bolton city council gave the green light to £100 million investment planned within and around Reebok Stadium. A sports college, offices, hotel and apartments will be created.
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Austria: Allianz Stadion to be built in Vienna
The insurance giant secured naming rights to its sixth stadium, this time in cooperation with Rapid Wien. First design renderings should be presented within days.
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New stadiums: Szamotuły, Międzyrzecz, Skwierzyna, Pniewy
Don’t worry, you don’t have to say these names out loud. But checking out stadiums in these four Polish towns may come in handy some day! Thanks to our photo-correspondent Sebastian Spychała further Polish stadiums join StadiumDB.
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Liverpool: Anfield expansion to start in early 2015?
This time next year we may already be looking at workers building the new Main Stand. Liverpool have just filed the planning application and hope to open the 21,000-capacity stand in time for 2016/17 season.
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Warsaw: National Stadium out of the red this year
Number of events doubled, revenues increased by 121% in the first half of 2014. This year Stadion Narodowy is to get out of the red, in 2015 it should see a significant profit.
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Budapest: Construction ends as planned for Ferencváros
Though final touches are being added outside the stadium, it’s ready as planned. 14 months was a very tight time frame, but Hungary’s largest sports project has kept it.
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Amsterdam: Record turf relaying at ArenA
Removing the old field and covering the ground with fresh grass was delivered in just 14 hours. Operations this fast are a rare sight, but is the quality high enough? We’ll know after today’s game.
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Russia 2018: Better late than over budget?
Russian Ministry of Economic Development refused to accept a notion by the Sports Ministry to skip financial audits in order to speed up World Cup stadiums progress. Report by Saint Petersburg Times.
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2022 World Cup: Pressure grows to reopen bidding process
FIFA members assure that Qatar may be stripped from its hosting rights if corruption accusations are confirmed. Previously lost bidders watch closely as pressure mounts over FIFA ahead of final inquiry report.
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Rio de Janeiro: Nervous attempts to prepare Maracana’s field
In just two weeks the stadium will host its first World Cup game. A month later it’ll witness the final. Meanwhile, intensive use over the past weeks severely challenged its field’s quality.
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Sao Paulo: Another test below expectations
FIFA specifically ordered a further test game for Arena Corinthians to assure at least one game with all stands opened will be played. But once more only 40,000 people were allowed inside yesterday.
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Saint Petersburg: Vladimir Putin Arena?
No, that’s not a joke. Saint Petersburg lawmaker Vitaly Milonov suggested to name Russia’s largest new stadium after Vladimir Putin, honouring the epic Russia is living right now.
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New construction: One City, two stadiums
They’re the newly-crowned English champions, so what can they want more? How about a larger stadium and world class training academy? Both are in progress already, so have a look!
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Tokyo: New, (slightly) smaller National Olympic Stadium
After a wave of criticism the Japan Sport Council revealed updated renderings of what is now a 20% smaller 2020 Olympics main venue. And almost within the initial budget, but still world’s most expensive.
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Athens: AEK finally close to groundbreaking?
Plans of launching construction in January 2014 are already exceeded significantly, but latest news by GreekReporter.com suggest AEK may soon see the desired stadium break ground.
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Brazil: FIFA urges Natal to speed up
With just over two weeks remaining until the World Cup begins in Brazil, only one of two temporary stands is ready in Natal. FIFA secretary general expressed his anxiety with what he saw yesterday.
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Qatar 2022: Four designers shortlisted for Lusail stadium
In March the Supreme Committee dismissed all entries from top architectural practices, claiming none met the expectations. Now Qataris invited some of them to workshops and now saw entries from four shortlisted offices.
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Toronto: Confusion over Argonauts at BMO Field
With no funding from public authorities the redevelopment of BMO Field has changed its main focus for the time being. Some media claim this means Argonauts are out of the scheme, but the investor denies.
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Edinburgh: Murrayfield naming rights sold
For the next four years the BT company will be promoted through Scotland’s largest stadium’s name. The deal, according to BBC, may be worth some £20 million.
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New design: Craven Cottage that never will be…
… and we regret this a whole lot! A unique vision of redeveloped Fulham stadium was created by Mariusz Sępek. The Polish author presented a bold approach at connecting heritage with the future.
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Tokyo: Old stadium closed, new still unwanted
While the last game was held at the National Olympic Stadium on Sunday, another petition was launched against the Zaha Hadid design for a new one.
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Prague: Slavia to lose their stadium?
New owners of Synot Tip Arena filed a lawsuit to cancel current lease with Slavia. The club in turn assures they have a solid contract, according to aktualne.cz.
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Canada: Financing the reason for no retractable roof
When Regina announced the new stadium back in 2012, it was considered to possibly include roof over the pitch. This turned out far too expensive, might double the price tag.
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Washington: MLS stadium scheme submitted to council
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray announced he reached an agreement with DC United. He also submitted legislation to the D.C. Council that would outline his plan to build the desired stadium.
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Singapore: Dome opening postponed
The ‘Causeway Derby’ between Singapore and Malaysia was to inaugurate the new national stadium of Singapore. But the game is now postponed indefinitely to give time for preparation.
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Jakarta: Stadion BMW construction (almost) begins
Heavy machinery enters the northern BMW Park in Jakarta, but it’s not the main contractor’s equipment yet. So far only public authorities are leveling the site for future 50,000-capacity stadium.
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New design: Do you see Beckham’s latest stadium?
Most probable answer is “hell no”, because all renderings presented focus on hiding the stadium rather than showing it. And quite expectedly David Beckham’s latest idea brought about stiff opposition.
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Belgium: Regenboog’s renovation begins
Zulte-Waregem has qualified for a Europa League spot. That’s why just one day after season ended works began at Regenboogstadion.
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Canada: Impressive design for Roughriders unveiled
Considered crucial to the revitalization of Regina, the new stadium design was finally unveiled yesterday. Along renderings the new, quite familiar name was disclosed, starting the 20-year naming rights deal.
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Munich: Allianz Arena’s illumination reinvented
Philips released new of a three-year contract with Bayern. As part of the deal the Dutch company will completely rethink Allianz Arena’s external lights, making the stadium even more impressive.
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Dortmund: Standing at Borussia gets more expensive
Though the Westphalia club recorded significant profits last year, in the 2014/15 season it will become the first Bundesliga club to ask over €200 for the cheapest season ticket.
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Vienna: Austria and Rapid to share national stadium?
All indications say that for at least one season both largest clubs in Vienna will be playing all home games at Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Neither has any intention to stay there longer, though.
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Brazil: Stressful finish for the late three hosts
Cuiaba stadium is handed over to FIFA today, but seats weren’t installed until two days ago. In Sao Paulo the recent test game proved not enough and one more is planned. Meanwhile Curitiba’s Arena da Baixada remains most delayed.
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USA: Minneapolis selected to host Super Bowl 2018
After four rounds of voting the NFL owners chose the new Vikings Stadium as host of the 2018 Super Bowl. One of the world’s most popular events will take place at a stadium that doesn’t exist yet.
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Atlanta: Construction begins on Falcons Stadium
By spring 2014 this site should see a record crowd for any MLS game ever. Two years later the Super Bowl. But for now it’s a plain construction site as Atlanta’s dream is slowly shaping up.
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USA: Large sinkhole just behind the pitch
While contractors were rebuilding the man structure of Governors Stadium in Clarksville, Tennessee, a sinkhole began growing near the corner of the football field. Small at the start, now it could fit a bus.
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New design: Another covered stadium in Sydney?
Times are changing, but stadium in New South Wales not that much. This is why the Australian state will invest in sporting infrastructure. After plans for giant ANZ Stadium’s facelift now we see the vision for Allianz Stadium.
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Sao Paulo: Bitter opening of Arena Corinthians
It’s not the first and surely not last stadium opened before works end. But this one is in the global spotlight as opening venue of the World Cup in 24 days. Yesterday it saw its last, 8th test event.
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New stadiums: Campinas derby and heart of São Caetano
Two large stadiums built just meters apart? “Why not!”, thought officials of Ponte Preta and Guarani in 1940s, ending up with two extraordinary stories of their home grounds. Third we also add the São Caetano stadium.
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Pamplona: 25 supporters injured in barrier collapse
During today’s La Lige closing at Estadio El Sadar a barrier collapsed, causing a surge in the celebrating crowd. 25 people were treated for injuries, but only 5 need hospitalization.
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London: Tottenham confirm potential temporary relocation
Initially planned as a phased development allowing the use of White Hart Lane, Tottenham’s new stadium may force a relocation for the club. Three potential temporary homes were named.
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Turkey: Football to the rescue in Soma?
After the mining catastrophe Turkish football authorities decided to aid those most affected in several ways. Special funds will be transferred, while the Supercup game is going to be played in Manisa.
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2022 World Cup: Blatter admits selection of Qatar was a mistake
Sepp Blatter openly admitted that hosting the summer World Cup in Qatar was a mistake. In a following statement by FIFA the choice was called an ‘error’, but this doesn’t mean changing hosts. Rather a step towards winter World Cup instead…
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Bulgaria: Scandal during cup final, advertising boards on fire
During yesterday’s Bulgarian Cup final several small fires were caused by hooligans and… firemen. Flames took electronic advertising system as paper streamers took the flame from flares.
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Berlin: “Bring your own sofa” and enjoy the World Cup
Union Berlin will surprise the world of football once more, this time changing their stadium into a massive living room. 750 sofas are expected on the field, all directed at the 700-inch TV surrounded by actual wallpaper covering the stands…
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USA: Less than three months to build a stadium in Sacramento
Works were launched in March, are due to end in early June. The new home of Sacramento Republic FC will offer much… less seats than needed, but will be a very cheap one as well.
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Tokyo: Close to official protest against the Olympic design
Only a few hundred signatures are missing to file an official challenge against the approved design of new National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. Campaigners appeal to downscale the plan much more than it already is.
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Oxford: Major success for supporters’ protection of Kassam Stadium
Oxford United fans were the very first in England to achieve a ‘community asset’ status for their stadium. This means the owner cannot sell it without their knowledge. He tried to protest, but has now been rejected.
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Brazil: Further controversy with Estádio Nacional
If we count the surrounding infrastructure, Brazil’s new national stadium is one of three most expensive stadiums in football history. According to a report by Court of Audit one third of the project expenses raises questions.
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New design: Grimsby Community Stadium
They’ve been playing at their current ground since the nineteenth century. Efforts to relocate already date back 20 years. No wonder Grimsby Town supporters are now mobilizing to gain support for this project.
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Munich: Allianz Arena has standing sections replaced
Supporters began to speculate over what’s going on at the south stand as crane moved in last weekend. Some said it was the planned capacity expansion, others that the fanatic sections may be replaced by seats. None of that proved true…
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New stadiums: Berkeley, Lawrence, New York
Each of them is different. In Berkeley there’s a new structure embedded in historical footprint. In New York a brand new stadium that bears some features of the past one. And in Lawrence one that needs renovation to keep up.
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Sao Paulo: Stadium change means a change in supporting model
Supporters of South America’s richest club, Corinthians, are getting ready for their first league game at Arena Corinthians. Ticket prices went up by 40% and the club attempts to educate fans about the importance of taking the right seat.
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New stadium: Borisov Arena
Having waited very long for their new stadium, BATE Borisov supporters were finally able to watch a game at the most modern Belarusian stadium last weekend. Now we welcome Borisov Arena at StadiumDB!
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Africa: Another tragic stampede, this time in Kinshasa
Huge popularity of the derby clash between ASV Club and TP Mazembe worked against people yesterday, as thousands tried to flee the stadium after dramatic police response to violence. At least 15 people were killed.
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London: Court dropped the case, but Arsenal banned its fan
Mick Doherty found in a painful way that the institution of ‘club banning order’ is controversial. Police suggested his club to ban him, even though charges against Mick were unrelated to any football game.
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Sao Paulo: Already seven opening games at Itaquerão
And the last 8th one will come next Sunday. Yesterday Corinthians fans watched 6 exhibition games with roughly a quarter of all capacity available to supporters.
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Sweden: “Don’t be fooled that England solved its problem”
Safety expert Prof. Clifford Stott gave an interview to DIF TV, the club television of Djurgården IF. An interview that we had to republish and you have to watch and/or read!
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Germany: Stadium in Mainz to be… rebuilt in Saarbrücken?!
Building brand new stands may be too expensive, so how about building ones that have already been built? Two obsolete stands from Mainz may be used again as part of a new stadium 150km south.
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Tokyo: Pieces of old national stadium to go nationwide
As part of the farewell to Japan’s old national stadium some elements will be reused in other venues across the country. The remainder may be converted to souvenirs distributed among fans, according to Yomiuri Shinbun.
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England: Boston United apply for planning permission
Private development of the new Boston football stadium is one step closer as the planning application was filed on Friday. After public consultation the stadium will also be equipped with an indoor arena.
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Brazil: Another tragic accident, this time in Cuiaba
35 days before the World Cup four stadiums are still under construction and delays are growing. As if that wasn’t bad enough, another worker was killed yesterday. He was electrocuted at Arena Pantanal.
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Germany: Two stands in Chemnitz ready already next season?
The latest stadium growing in Saxony is progressing decently, but supporters of the 3rd league Chemnitzer FC had to wait years to see it happen. Next season they’ll be able to use two terraces of the new structure.
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Poland: Wisła Kraków stadium still empty
While the club faces its biggest conflict with supporters, the city of Krakow fails to attract anyone for thousands of square meters of commercial space under the stands.
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Turkey: Court suspends controversial fan cards
Italian or Polish football fans never heard this kind of good news, but in Turkey things seem more positive. The 16th Court of Ankara ruled to suspend Passolig, the system forcing each supporter to provide sensitive data to get inside any stadium within two top leagues.
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Malaysia: Super stadium in the Johor Strait
Largest man-made island complex is being created in southern Malaysia. Apart from skyscrapers also a new football stadium is planned, hoped by local prince to be the most state-of-the-art in the whole world.
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Udine: Demolition of Stadio Friuli launched
With several months of delay the demolition of three landfill stands began at Udinese’s Stadio Friuli. In late 2015 the stadium should be completely redeveloped, should all go as planned.
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Tokyo: Japan bids farewell to National Stadium
Amazing number of 7,000 people took their last trip to Kokuritsu Kyōgijō on Sunday. The giant built in 1958 will soon be leveled to make way for a newer, greater one. The-Japan-News.com report.
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Qatar: Enabling works to start in Al-Wakrah
The Supreme Committee awarded first contract for Al-Wakrah Stadium. Preparatory works on site should allow cornerstone mounting in September and actual construction at year end.
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London: Wembley still well in the red
Europe’s most expensive stadium is still repaying the inflated construction price. Bank loans made the stadium lose £7.2 million last year, arguably better than in 2012. ThisIsMoney.co.uk report.
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Florida: Tax rebate for Orlando and Miami stadiums?
It’s considered a step forward for the planned MLS stadia, but newest bill by the state of Florida may not boost the projects as much as expected. In short, all new stadiums priced at over $100 million may count on up to $3 million in tax rebate.
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Bristol: Rovers relegated to 5th league, but still want new stadium
It’s the first time since Bristol Rovers joined the Football League that the side landed so low. But chairman Nick Higgs assures this isn’t the end and Rovers are still planning on building their new stadium.
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England: Fan dies following his club’s relegation
The away game in Leicester was very sad for Doncaster Rovers fans, who suffered a defeat and unexpected relegation. One fan died from aneurysm despite rescue efforts.
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Recife: Supporter killed by thrown toilet bowl
A tragic act of violence unfolded on Friday night, after Santa Cruz tied 1:1 with Parana in the second league of Brazil. Away supporters were attacked with various projectiles, one of which killed a 26-year-old fan.
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New stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Entry tickets for opening ceremonies were free, but demand was so high that they were selling for €100 in the black market. And no wonder, because both the new stadium and opening ceremony were quite amazing…
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USA: The misery of abandoned Silverdome
Over 90,000 people participated in largest events here. John Paul II, Nelson Mandela, Madonna, 1994 World Cup, 1982 Super Bowl – the list goes on and on. Until it ends in 2010, since when the stadium has been abandoned and falling into despair. Now most of it will be auctioned.
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New stadium: Luxembourg’s national ground that never was
In 2012 one stand was opened. Soon afterwards plan was drawn for additional two and as a result UEFA-compliant national stadium. The plan fell through, but it’s still arguably the best stadium in Luxembourg.
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New stadium: Nagyerdei Stadion opened as planned
Despite a sad accident last week, the newest stadium in Hungary was opened along plan yesterday, welcoming thousands of citizens both inside and to the park created around it.
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Rotterdam: Winning concept of De Kuip selected
Conceptual vision by BAM Sports was confirmed to have won De Kuip’s revamp today. The old stadium will grow to 70,000 and become by far the largest in all of Benelux.
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New designs: End of exile for the “Romantic Traveler”?
It may sound like a really odd nickname for any football club, but there aren’t many clubs worldwide that haven’t got a stadium to call their own despite almost 90 years of success! Will this change for Universidad de Chile?
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Athens: Panathinaikos announces stadium upgrade
It’s far from the long-anticipated new stadium, but will have to do. In winter the home stadium of Panathinaikos will undergo a significant revamp with capacity increase and canopy modifications.
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Budapest: New Ferencváros stadium ready next month
In May last year they were finishing demolition works at the old stadium. May this year will see formal delivery of the new 22,600-seater! Another major Hungarian football project ending within deadlines and budget.
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Macedonia: UEFA to co-finance floodlights at 5 stadiums
The Macedonian football association reached an agreement with UEFA to mount floodlight masts at five top tier stadiums. The operation should cost €3.7 million.
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Liverpool: Everton suggested future stadium’s location
It’s far from decided at this point, but there’s one spot particularly interesting for Everton. And it’s very close to Goodison, too.
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Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã losing big money
Redeveloped for over 1 billion reais, Brazil’s largest stadium has had a difficult first year. Though the loss was expected, its size is very significant at over $20 million.
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New design: Fourth new stadium announced in Budapest, now for MTK
After new stadiums for Ferencvaros, Honved and the national team, now another plan was revealed by 23-time Hungarian champions, MTK Budapest. Their new home is to cost some €21 million.
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Poland: Security guard set supporter alight
Recent Lower Silesian derby saw two fan choreographies at Stadion Wrocław and one very unfortunate incident. Zagłębie Lubin supporter was set on fire by a security guard.
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Vienna: Rapid to bid farewell to Hanappi-Stadion
Sunday’s game against Wacker will end not only the season, but also Rapid’s time with their current stadium. After summer the club will most likely relocate, while complete revamp of the ground begins.
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Belarus: Opening of Borisov Arena on Saturday
Though scheduled for November last year, the inauguration of newest Belarusian stadium still hasn’t happened. This will change on May 3, when the home ground for BATE Borisov will be opened… without BATE Borisov.
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New construction: Broadhurst Park
In March supporters decided on the ground’s name. Earlier it was also them to decide upon building it and raise the needed funds. No wonder they swarmed the meadow one day ahead of official groundbreaking to celebrate!
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Euro 2020: Complete list of 19 bidding stadiums
Despite over 30 countries expressing interest initially, the final bidding list is short and will see only 6 bids rejected. Which will it be? Here are all stadiums submitted as candidates.
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Saudi Arabia: Jeddah giant to open on May 1
Al Arabiya confirms that King Abdullah Sports City Stadium will be opened on May 1. Despite waiting a few months for opening, the 60,000-capacity stadium was built in a record time of 14 months!
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Bolton: Reebok stadium to change name
From July the Bolton Wanderers stadium will change its naming rights holder for the first time in 17 years. Reebok will be replaced by a different sportswear firm, Macron.
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Nigeria: National Stadium changed into a brothel?
A dilapidated ruin of a stadium by day, a brothel by night – this image of the old National Stadium in Lagos was revealed by The Punch. Forgotten by authorities, the stadium began a new life.
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Scunthorpe: Consultations begin, new stadium closer
Groundbreaking isn’t on the horizon yet, but planning application may be filed within just 4-6 weeks, should all go well. Despite first consultation meeting yesterday, fans still don’t know where the stadium would be located.
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Euro 2020: Croatia, Poland and Portugal also withdraw
Further three countries decided to cancel their bids to host Euro 2020. Each for a different reason and each changing the Euro’s potential landscape.
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Turin: Torino will return to roots in 2016?
The club hope to get planning permission this year and play their first game at the new stadium in Fiadelfia on May 4, 2016. This doesn’t mean Toro are leaving Stadio Olimpico definitely…
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New design: Liverpool unveils Anfield with new main stand
Long expected, here are first renderings of how the partly expanded Anfield will look like. Phase one will bring the stadium to 54,000, but needs to be consulted upon first.
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Warsaw: National Stadium mismanagement causing huge overspending
Supreme Audit Office claims Poland’s most expensive stadium may have gone well over budget because of improper supervision during works ahead of Euro 2012. Formally the stadium is… still under construction.
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Euro 2020: Prague withdrawing the bid
After another failed attempt to secure financial guarantees, the Czech Football Association withdrew the bid to host Euro 2020 in Prague. Both the government and Prague municipality refused to provide guarantees.
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Turkey: Supporters protest new fan cards
Just like the Italian “Tessera del Tifoso”, new Turkish Passolig card causes huge controversies. Fans across the country boycott games and take into the streets.
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Minneapolis: Metrodome gone, MLS club to come?
Removal of all Metrodome remains has finished almost a month ahead of schedule. Now the new structure begins to take shape as new Minnesota stadium is being built. Meanwhile the Vikings hope to grab the next MLS expansion franchise.
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New stadium: Puskás Akadémia Pancho Aréna
An amazing forest of wooden roof supports, concrete arcades cutting the promenade around stands into sections and a unique, organic architecture. These are the most distinctive features of Hungary’s new youth national stadium. But is it good value for money?
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Qatar 2022: Unexpected setback for Lusail Iconic Stadium
After months of waiting architects from around the world were informed that none of them won the competition for World Cup final arena’s design. Report by BDonline.com.
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Sochi: Zhemchuzhina to return, but what for?
Local people aren’t particularly unhappy without their former football club, but it’s announced to return. This time it sounds like an alibi for Stadion Fisht standing empty.
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Arizona: $19 million upgrade for Glendale stadium
University of Phoenix Stadium will be getting new giant screens and WiFi system ahead of the 2014 NFL season. Though one of the most modern stadiums in the US, it needs the improvement to keep up.
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Atlanta: New MLS club to start playing in 2017
The MLS announced this week along with Atlanta Falcons that a new football/soccer franchise will join the American league in 2017. Future home of the team is secured – downsized Falcons Stadium.
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Liverpool: Contract signed, renderings next week?
Three signatures were given under a strategic agreement today. All of them are crucial for Anfield redevelopment. Images of the stadium’s expansion should be revealed next week.
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Marseille: New roof without need for supports
After almost two years, the unique dome of Stade Vélodrome is able to support itself without temporary pillars. The structure weighs 6,000 tons, but still seems very airy and lightweight.
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Turkey: Galatasaray’s last laugh after scalping scandal
Bursaspor demanded outrageous amounts of money from Istanbul supporters, but the unfriendly hosts are now in despair, while visitors celebrate. Galatasaray won and will now honor those who actually paid 800 lira per ticket.
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New stadiums: Tanger, Meknes, Safi and Al Hoceima
One of these stadiums will host the 2015 Cup of Nations. Remaining grounds regularly host really hot games. And we don’t mean the temperature alone, it’s also about the atmosphere of Moroccan stadia.
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Sao Paulo: Itaquerão handed over, but still under construction
Yesterday a symbolic delivery ceremony took place inside Arena Corinthians. But the club won’t be able to play an official game here for nearly a month. Construction works are rushing towards the finish line.
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Perth: Bidder chosen for Perth's giant
Design, build and operation team under the name of WESTADIUM will be awarded the contract for Perth Stadium. The 60,000-capacity venue should go under construction by year end, while renderings should be released in early summer.
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Turkey: Away section for €270!
No, it’s not the Champions League final or a VIP invitation. This is the price Bursaspor set for Galatasaray following for the most obscure section of Bursa Atatürk Stadyumu for tomorrow’s semifinal of the Turkish Cup.
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Hillsborough: Quarter of a century without relief
Liverpool FC may win their first championship since 1990, but that's meaningless today. Both stadiums at Stanley Park are commemorating 96 victims of the tragedy that changed football.
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New York: NY City FC to play at Yankee Stadium
Before the newest football club in NY build themselves a private stadium, the club will play at Yankee Stadium for three years.
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Thailand: Football without dry land? Sure, why not
The paradise rocky coasts of Thailand look great on holiday photos, but aren't exactly the best breeding ground for football players. Or are they?
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New stadiums: Zibo, Ordos, Nantong
None of these names rings a bell? No wonder, they're fairly unknown outside China. It's time to change it, because today we add the country's two only stadiums with retractable roofs. And one more “regular” sporting giant.
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Liverpool: Everton to present new stadium this year?
After long wait supporters of Everton FC finally heard some news about their future home. Mayor Joe Anderson revealed in recent podcast that his team is “working hard” with Everton to reveal a solid plan within months.
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England: New design for York City stadium soon, groundbreaking in March
The community stadium scheme for York seems to be going forward after several hurdles. Final design should be revealed in August, while construction is set to begin in March 2015.
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Ann Arbor: New attendance record for US football?
General sale ended just after it began for the exhibition game between Manchester United and Real Madrid. The August fixture is now hoped to be the biggest ever game of football in the United States.
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Bulgaria: Agreement reached, new national stadium soon?
After months of talks now the national football stadium is a step closer. Slavija Sofia, the Bulgarian FA and German investors IFS agreed on the new arena in Ovcza Kupel. This will be Bulgaria's bid for Euro 2020.
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Lviv: Will Karpaty finally move to Arena Lviv?
FK Karpaty Lviv hosted only 4 games at the brand new stadium before moving back to their old home. Now the club may revise its plans, but not unconditionally...
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Northampton: Sixfields revamp with capacity cut
Initial plan to increase capacity from 7,653 seats to 10,000 was scaled down to a less impressive size of 8,500. More corporate boxes forced the cut, according to the BBC.
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Italy: New stadium and ownership change at Cagliari?
News agency ANSA informs that the troubled Sardinian club may change owners. However, American investors need to make sure they can build a new stadium first.
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Winnipeg: Late, overpriced and now also leaking...
As winter snow melts, water falls in large amounts onto the office part of Investors Group Field. Some corporate boxes and the away team's changing room were confirmed to experience water damage. Blue Bombers refuse to allow press inside, adding to the tense atmosphere.
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New design and construction: Stadion Batakan
Indonesian stadium projects rarely go in this direction: a large stadium without running track? It's about time for a rectangular one and it's growing in Borneo. Although not as fast as it was anticipated to...
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New design: Estadio Anoeta
After years of waiting Real Sociedad supporters were finally treated to their future stadium renderings yesterday. The club hope to squeeze the four-phased operation into a tight €40-million budget.
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Kuwait: What next for “model of corruption”? Public inquest ordered
It's huge, impressive and... still not finished. Meanwhile the concrete structure of Kuwait's largest stadium is cracking already. Public Prosecution will now examine the project.
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Rio de Janeiro: Clashes outside Engenhão as workers strike
While Brazilian World Cup stadiums are in the spotlight, now it's trouble again at the 2016 Olympics main arena. Scuffles broke out yesterday between security and protesting workers.
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Africa: Wails, sobs and bodies across the stadium
This was only a re-enactment, but one that horrificly resembled reality from 20 years back. Rwanda yesterday commemorated those who perished in the 1994 genocide.
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London: Tottenham's stadium blocked by... Tottenham's supporter
Josif has been going to Spurs games since he was twelve. Most of his siblings are Tottenham fans as well, but it's their business on Paxton Road that stands in the way of the new stadium. And they don't consider backing down.
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Porto Alegre: Grand weekend at Gigante do Beira-Rio
Roughly 100,000 people took part in spectacular reopening of Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre. Redeveloped giant celebrated its 45th birthday, while Internacional enjoyed 105 years in operation.
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StadiumDB: Follow us on Twitter for full coverage
Recent changes at facebook make very few posts visible, so we suggest following @StadiumDB vie Twitter too. This way you get all the headlines as they're posted.
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Barcelona: Socios vote for Camp Nou revamp
Over 37,000 shareholders of FC Barcerlona yesterday voted on the future of Camp Nou. Vast majority, over 72%, chose to support the proposed redevelopment. Naming rights deal was also approved.
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England: Premier League stadiums not fit for disabled fans
Only 3 of the 20 Premier League grounds meet all guidelines in terms of accessibility. World's richest league made little progress despite current guidelines being 10 years old.
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New stadiums: Cittadella and Vercelli
Two stadiums, two different concepts of what a stadium should be: a typical football-only venue from early twentieth century and a mixed-use stadium like many others built in late twentieth century...
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North Korea: Mysterious renovation of Rungrado begins
A temporary container cty was established around Rungrado May Day Stadium, one of the world's largest sports arenas. It's understood to be the beginning of awaited refurbishment at the stadium.
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Belgium: Green light for Waregem stadium revamp
Council members approved the planning application for Zulte-Waregem home stadium's redevelopment. Reconstruction should begin as season ends and delivery is planned next year.
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Toronto: City approves $10 million for BMO Field
Yesterday's decision by the city council is a major step forwards and makes the secured financing increase to $100 million of the $120 million expected to expand BMO Field.
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Moscow: VTB Arena going forward, design changed
This year saw the announcement of construction relaunch at Dynamo Moscow's new stadium. But supporters needed to remind everyone they've been waiting for years. Now the redesigned project should gain pace.
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Poland: Uphill journey of ŁKS
Two-time domestic champions, one of Poland's oldest football clubs, ŁKS folded last year after insolvency. Now supporters are rebuilding it from scratch and have just filed a stadium capacity expansion application.
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Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians partially closed for World Cup?
The state prosecutor's office warned Wednesday that safety improvements needed to be made to the stadium. Unless safety improves, parts of the stadium may be closed, even during the FIFA tournament.
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Rotterdam: Two finalists for Feyenoord's stadium
After weeks of aveluation the three experts employed in late 2013 made their selection. Red De Kuip and BAM proposals of how the new De Kuip should look were chosen as best. But only one can selected in the end...
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London: Tottenham to break ground in 2015?
After years of waiting construction is still a distant dream, but Tottenham Hotspur hope to launch their tender in late 2014. This would make a mid-2017 opening feasible.
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USA: Orlando City stadium agreement approved
Though the city council already agreed to build the new MLS stadium last October, now the detailed construction agreement was voted on. And again went through without trouble. Will we see the final design any time soon?
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Recife: Arena Pernambuco gaining (solar) power
The stadium itself isn't able to support much photovoltaic panels, but with the amount of space around there's still room for a massive solar power plant. Up to 30% of matchday-use energy will come from new panels.
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Naples: Napoli to leave city limits?
After optimistic end of 2013, now atmosphere around the new stadium for SSC Napoli is very tense. Club chairman Aurelio de Laurentis fears leaving city limits may be the only way out.
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Manchester: Etihad Stadium expansion to begin shortly
Lang O'Rourke, the company behind Etihad Stadium's construction, was selected to add 6,250 seats to the ground's south end. Works are expected to begin very soon and hoped not to obstruct matchdays.
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New construction: Cardiff City Stadium
While inside Premier League games draw sell-out crowds, outside the stadium's east side is earning a new second tier of seating. This unusual expansion may from now on be seen at StadiumDB.com.
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Sao Paulo: Another death at Arena Corinthians
It's the third casualty in Sao Paulo's Itaquera district and seventh at World Cup stadiums overall. This time rescue efforts proved futile after Fabio Hamilton da Cruz fell almost 8 meters down.
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England: Club failed, now fans want to build new stadium
As one fan-owned club is building their stadium, another group of supporters ends the 18-month long preparation and hope to get the council's green light. Worcester City fans are to file planning application for their new 4,000-capacity home.
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Germany: City council approved the new Zwickau stadium (again)
With FSV supporters and officials in attendance, the Zwickau city council voted in favour of the new 10,000-capacity stadium. Preparatory works may start this autumn, delivery hoped for 2016/17 season.
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Orlando: New MLS stadium still unclear, but getting closer
As Orlando City prepare to be the next expansion team of the MLS, work on new stadium is also hoped to begin in May. Official renderings are still kept secret, but local WFTV got ahold of the ground's construction agreement.
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Hillsborough: 13 policemen facing charges for stadium tragedy
Most of them were already interviewed. All 13 are suspected of various offenses, from perverting the course of justice to manslaughter.
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Germany: Kaiserslautern stadium too big?
In yesterday's TV program an unexpected statement came from 1. FC Kaiserslautern CEO Stefan Kuntz. The official said Fritz-Walter-Stadion is too big and too expensive for his team to use.
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Brazil 2014: Nervous finish, opening in Curitiba and Cuiaba
While the countdown is at 76 days, three stadiums are yet to be opened before the World Cup. Two of them will welcome first fans within the next few days.
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Florence: New stadium for Viola or squad improvement?
After January's encouraging news, now fans of Viola may lose some enthusiasm. Fiorentina board member calls for investment in players, not a new stadium.
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Porto Alegre: Beira-Rio not ready until 10 days before the World Cup?!
While the stadium itself is delivered, its surroundings and temporary World Cup facilities still require work. Previous FIFA deadline cannot be met, so now tests of the prepared infrastructure need to start no later than June 5.
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Hamilton: Tim Hortons Field six weeks late
The consortium behind Hamilton's new stadium warns of setbacks in the project's delivery. Weather conditions and subcontractor bankruptcy are the reasons, but opening remains set for the Tiger-Cats' first home game.
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Bristol: No opposition, construction to start in May
With no legal challenge raised within the 6-week period, complete redevelopment of Ashton Gate can begin as planned, by the end of May.
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New design: AS Roma's own coliseum
A modern rendition of the Coliseum, of traditional Roman piazzas and and the atmosphere of Curva Sud. Joined by maximised revenue streams and green technologies, the new AS Roma stadium should live up to all expectations.
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New design: David Beckham's Port of Miami Stadium
Revealed yesterday, here is the stadium David Beckham hopes to see standing in Miami by 2018. But there are many obstacles along the way, so other locations are still being considered.
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Euro 2016: Upcoming changes at Parc des Princes
Before the UEFA tournament changes will be rather modest, but not cheap. With a budget of €75 million for the project, Parc des Princes will increase its revenue potential significantly.
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Hillsborough: Invitation to join the unique 96 Tribute
Liverpool FC send out an open invitation to all sports fans worldwide who wish to pay their respect to 96 victims of Hillsborough. Everyone may send their scarf, which will decorate Anfield on April 15.
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Newcastle: Owner to block St. James' Park expansion?
Mike Ashley again comes under fire as supporters reveal he ordered the sale of Strawberry Place lease for proivate development. The site is Newcastle United's only option of expanding St. James Park further.
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Turkey: Football opening of Mersin Arena
İdman Yurdu supporters had to wait long 9 months to see their first game at the city's new stadium. Despite opening in June 2013, football began to play there yesterday.
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Perth: 60,000-seater preparatory works completed
Not only have the preparations for new Perth Stadium ended, they were also carried out six weeks ahead of schedule – The West Australian reports.
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New construction: Stadion Hristo Botev
We've already shown you the design, now it's time for construction updates. Thanks to the courtesy of grassroots Botev profile at facebook we'll provide you with regular progress photos from now on.
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New York: NY City FC stadium announcement soon
New York's youngest sports club has just presented its official badge. The sister-club of Manchester City's next step will be the new (temporary) stadium presentation. An MLSSoccer.com report.
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Moscow: Ukrainian crisis to affect Otkritie Arena's opening?
Already in July Russia's largest private stadium is to be opened. And though owner Leonid Fedun assures he still plans to welcome „Soviet derby” rivals Dynamo Kyiv, Ukrainians aren't keen on coming.
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Marseille: Roof over Vélodrome ready!
Yesterday saw the most spectacular part of refurbishment works end with a 100-meter long truss installed atop the Marseille stadium. Opening is planned for this summer.
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Athens: AEK stadium groundbreaking in May?
After consultations there's already a ministerial signature to allow the new AEK stadium. Three more are needed for construction to begin, but AEK hope they'll be able to break ground in May.
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Germany: Finally solid time frame for new Karlsruhe stadium
It's been nearly 9 years (!) since debate on the new stadium in Karlsruhe began. During that time barely anything has been established regarding the stadium itself. Only recently a location was selected, one where current Wildparkstadion stands.
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Italy: Catania bought land for future stadium
On Thursday Calcio Catania president Antonio Pulvirenti signed a deal crucial to the club's future. He bought 50 hcetares of land for the new stadium west of the city. Construction should start in 2015.
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Minneapolis: Only rubble left of Metrodome
Two implosions and gradual demolition of all remaining facilities – this is how Metrodome disappeared from the Minneapolis skyline within just two months. Ground works for the new stadium are half way done.
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Bristol: Stadium for Rovers on track? Protest dismissed
High Court judge took less than two minutes to dismiss a legal challenge by TRASHorfield to Sainsbury’s building a supermarket at the Memorial Stadium. Westerndailypress.co.uk report.
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Washington: Exceptional sign of support for DC United stadium
In less than three weeks citizens flooded the mayor’s office with over 27,000 emails expressing support for the new DC United stadium. Its fate it still unclear, though.
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New design: Khalifa Stadium
Today it’s Qatar’s national stadium, but ahead of the 2022 World Cup Khalifa Stadium will lose its role to Lusail’s new arena. But this doesn’t mean a loss in standard, quite the contrary! Almost 20,000 new seats and 48,000 sqm of new floor space – this is the plan.
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Houston: First rebranding of Reliant Stadium, now NRG Stadium
After almost 12 years in operation, Houston’s retractable-roof stadium changes its name. From now it’ll be known as NRG Stadium. That’s not a new naming rights deal, but continuation of the ongoing one.
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India: FIFA unsure of U17 World Cup venues
Even the completely redeveloped Nehru Stadium in Delhi failed to meet requirements for football games. Cricket stadiums pose doubts, while the Mumbai supposed venues are both questionable.
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New design: De Kuip by Erick van Egeraat
The only candidate-vision of Feyenoord’s stadium redevelopment so focused on exposing the historical structure. Erick van Egeraat thinks a tribute to initial creators is key for new De Kuip.
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New design: De Kuip according to Zwarts en Jansma
Holland’s most famous stadium may become even more recognizable thanks to a massive illuminated roof. That’s almost 100,000 sqm of bright ETFE membrane.
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New design: De superKuip
They are the last key player to prezent their vision of how Feyenoord’s new stadium should look. Volker Wessels took full advantage of it and prepared their presentation better than anyone else.
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Poland: Two projects (re)launched in Łódź and Zabrze
This week brought major developments regarding two new stadiums in Poland. Construction is expected to restart in Zabrze, while contractor should soon be known for Widzew Łódź new ground.
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Jakarta: Construction of Stadion BMW to start in March?
Groundbreaking ceremony should be only days away, though no date has been officially selected so far. After months of delays the 50,000-giant is still surrounded by uncertainty.
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Nigeria: Tragedy during recruitment in Abuja
Catastrophic scenes unveiled yesterday at Nigeria’s national stadium in Abuja. At least 19 people were killed, dozens are injured, some critically. Interior minister claims they should blame… themselves.
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Milan: AC Milan confirm interest in land for new stadium
As previously declared, AC Milan have officially confirmed their interest in acquiring part of Expo 2015 land in north-western Milan. This is where the new 55,000-capacity stadium will be built.
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Stadium and design: Upcoming relocation for Cambuur?
They’ve just been promoted to Eredivisie first time this century. And already half a year later SC Cambuur have very solid plan of building their new stadium and remain a competitive top flight club.
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Regina: Contractor and designer appointed for new stadium
Later than expected initially, but the selection was finally made. PCL Construction Management will deliver the $280 million stadium, designed by B+H Architects.
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London: Final approval for Lionel Road Stadium!
Third and final approval was granted yesterday for the Brentford FC project. This means The Bees are the second London-based club to get a new stadium after Arsenal.
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Porto Alegre: “There is no pavement, it takes three months!”
There’s only 89 days left until the 2014 World Cup, but work is still ongoing in many areas. Recently opened Estadio Beira-Rio has almost none of the surrounding infrastructure, earning further criticism from FIFA.
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Poland: New tender to finish abandoned giant in Chorzów
The construction site of 55,000-capacity stadium in southern Poland has been abandoned since June 2013. Recent weeks saw previous contractors negotiate terms of finishing the halted work. As talks fell through, new tender will be announced soon.
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Toronto: New details on BMO Field expansion
While the project is to be privately funded, 25% of required resources are expected to come from public authorities. CFL side Argonauts are expected to take up a long-term lease, though remaining a secondary tenant.
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Warsaw: Record-breaking windsurfing event at Narodowy
Poland’s largest stadium is expected to set new record as the largest ever venue for indoor windsurfing event. 3,000 tons of water will fill the playing field, while 34 large blowers will create the wind.
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Poland: Białystok roof to collapse or not to collapse?
This has been the question for weeks. Former contractor accused the design of severe flaws that may lead to tragedy. But no expertise confirms that the roof structure in Białystok could fall onto the stands.
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Russia 2018: Sports Minister slams delayed stadia
Despite very generous funding, Russian World Cup stadiums suffer from very severe setbacks. Sports Minister admits there’s trouble in every region. Unless all projects get under construction this year, heads will roll.
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New design: First ever modular stadium for FC Dordrecht?
We’ve all seen temporary stands or even stadiums, but not a permanent one built with simple modules that can easily be replaced or transported to a different location. Will this Dutch stadium become a model for Qatar?
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England: Groundbreaking on Sixfields Stadium expansion tomorrow
Apart from a new east stand theNorthampton stadium will get a conference centre and hotel, while residential estate will grow beside it. Groundbreaking is scheduled for tomorrow.
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New design: Sun Life funded privately, then reverted to county?
Miami’s Sun Life Stadium is making headlines as its owner proposed an interesting deal to local authorities. Billionaire Stephen Ross agreed to fund the overhaul on condition that the county will take over as new owners. Dreamy deal? Not just yet…
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Dubai: Two 60,000-capacity stadiums?
Large stadium with or without a running track? That may not be a dilemma for Dubai, because the city will have two new stadiums before 2018, should they be selected as 2019 Asian Cup hosts.
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Sao Paulo: Last roof truss mounted, progress at 98%
Several hours ago the missing roof fragment was mounted in northern part of Arena Corinthians. This is where tragedy unfolded in late November. Soon the stadium will reach its final appearance.
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Brazil: Manaus opened once more, once more not finished
Yesterday saw the first game at Arena da Amazonia, the stadium initially opened by president Dilma Rousseff in mid-February. Both occasions have one thing in common: works still haven’t finished.
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Turkey: Are these the most expensive goals?
No, it’s not about outcome of scoring goals, it’s about buying them. Turkish housing administration reportedly paid millions for a set of four goals to equip two of the several new stadiums.
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New design: BMO Field expansion plans
The national football stadium of Canada awaits expansion. With 30,000 permanent and covered seats, it’s supposed to exceed MLS standards. For special events even 40,000 may be allowed inside.
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New design: Sport Park Częstochowa
You most probably don’t know this club, perhaps even have no idea where its home city is. But Raków Częstochowa want to emerge as a solid top-tier club of Poland by 2021. And this stadium is supposed to help them.
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New designs: Plovdiv’s stadium derby
Two top clubs in Bulgaria have been competing for eight decades now. Their stadiums are only 600 meters apart, making it one of the closest derby games. But right now a game of stadiums is being played. And it seems Botev will be on top once more.
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New stadium and design: The present and the future of Gibraltar
UEFA’s latest member association has a great football tradition ranging back to 1895. But currently the only stadium in Gibraltar isn’t able to hold international games. That’s why a new world class one is planned.
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Coventry: Starting capacity of new stadium higher?
Instead of 12,500, the new stadium for Coventry City may be launched with 15,000 seats, maybe even more, according to CoventryObserver.co.uk. The club wants to find the right balance.
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Barcelona: Qatar Camp Nou? Sponsor very likely
In exactly one month from today the vote one Camp Nou is planned. Depending on outcome, the stadium may get its first ever corporate rebranding. Naming rights deal would be crucial in securing the funds to deliver the proposed upgrade.
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Debrecen: Five games for first weeks of new Nagyerdei
Largest stadium opened in Hungary in decades will hold at least four games in its first month, maybe more. New Nagyerdei Stadion faces intensive launch into operation.
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Texas: McLane Stadium opening in August?
It’s almost set, the opening game of largest new stadium being currently under construction in Texas. McLane Stadium will most probably not be opened by the home team, the Baylor Bears.
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Japan: The unique tradition in Sapporo
Football clubs often reach out to football fans with various needs. But what may seem like another cleaning works doesn’t usually transform into a traditional pre-season meeting that draws hundreds.
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New design: Another modern stadium in Budapest?
While work is nearing completion at Ferencváros’s new stadium, another project awaits implementation. This time it’s the southern club Honved planning a new ground with federal support.
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New York: Four bidders competing for Cosmos stadium site
Decision is expected soon on the Belmont Park site, where reborn NY Cosmos hope to build their future home. The football club has three counter-bidders, Empire of Soccer informs.
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New design: 2017 African Cup of Nations final venue
Three giant arches were designed to reflect the city’s name Tri-polis. But in reality Libya’s new national stadium is being built outside Tripoli…
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Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians a month late again
Less than 4 weeks – this is how little time will be left until the World Cup when Arena Corinthians opens in mid-May. But FIFA assures everything will still be ready in time.
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Hungary: Finishing works at the charming youth stadium
The unique stadium in a village outside Budapest is almost ready and awaiting opening in less than two months. The spectacular roof looks just as planned and presented in renders.
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New design: New Regina Stadium
Before we know the final design, here are the first renderings of Canada’s latest stadium project, expected to break ground this year. The price for 33,000-capacity ground is expected to reach $278 million.
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Belo Horizonte: Mineirão given extreme weather test
Just hours before yesterday’s Cruzeiro home game a massive storm went over Belo Horizonte. Stadium roof was slightly damaged, while field drainage couldn’t cope with the excessive amount of water. Still, the game was held without problems.
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Design and construction: Tim Hortons Field
Already this summer Canadian football players move here. Then next year association football will see its first games at Tim Hortons Field. The new $146-million stadium is four months away from delivery, so be sure to check it at StadiumDB.com from now on!
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New design: New-old stadium in Bytom?
Using the old landfill stands, authorities of Bytom (Poland) hope to build a modern, but very economic stadium. The city has been struggling to provide decent infrastructure for decades. Will this concept change things?
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Qatar: List of 2022 World Cup stadiums still not set
FIFA agreed to cut the host venue list from 12 to as few as 8 stadiums. Despite 9 months passing since that decision, final selection of arenas is yet to be determined.
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Russia 2018: Stadium prices to inflate further?
The Russian Sports Ministry suggests to cancel all financial audits for 2018 World Cup stadiums. This is expected to increase work pace on delayed stadiums. But this might increase costs further, while they already highly exceed earlier estimations.
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Canada: The more fans, the bigger the stadium
Edmonton authorities and Edmonton FC reached a rare kind of agreement. The club will be getting publicly-financed stadium expansions, but only when it proves with attendances, that the works are needed.
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Qatar: Lusail Iconic Stadium next on the list
After Al Wakrah entered construction phase and Al Rayyan saw design team appointed, more details on the 2022 World Cup largest stadium are expected now. Report by Construction Week Online.
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Madrid: Aragones receives avenue leading to La Peineta
Is this a compromise between appeals to name the stadium after Luis Aragones and naming rights sale? The city announced that the late legend of Atletico is getting his own avenue as a tribute. Now patronage over the stadium seems unlikely.
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London: Wembley with first sponsor, but name remains
Though nobody used the term ‘naming rights’, both the stadium logo and name have changed. From today England’s largest stadium will be known as ‘Wembley powered by EE’. First such partnership of Wembley was preceded by high scepticism.
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Waregem: Regenboog redevelopment to begin after 2013/14 season
Another Belgian club is close to changing its stadium completely. This time SV Zulte Waregem announced works are to start immediately after the current league season ends.
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Germany: Scholz Arena needs to grow
To meet the requirements of 2. Bundesliga, the stadium in Aalen has to be expanded. Within 1.5 year two stands will be changed to exceed the minimum of 15,000 capacity, according to SWP.de.
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Sochi: What’s next for Fisht? Not much, sadly
Two weeks of 2014 Winter Olympics have passed and so has the event calendar for the tournament’s main stadium. First football games is scheduled for mid-2017, no solid plans for other events are in place.
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New design: Casement Park
Largest stadium cross Ulster is going to grow further, not without objections. Apart from new commercial potential, community is also expected to benefit, while architects tried to address the fears of local residents.
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Minsk: Two national stadiums instead of one
The central multi-use stadium was supposed to go football-only, but plans have changed. Now it’ll stay athletic, while new football national stadium is going to grow elsewhere.
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Stadium of the Year 2013: Ghelamco Arena!
First new stadium in Belgium for over a decade, probably the best throughout Benelux and by far the most regarded stadium in this year’s vote for Stadium of the Year. Congratulations!
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Stadium of the Year 2013: 2. Tele2 Arena
Most frequently selected stadium in the history of our competition and rightly so. Tele2 Arena combines ultramodern multi-event operation model with traditional football supporter approach in a unique way.
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Stadium of the Year 2013: 3. Husky Stadium
One of the largest nominated stadiums and first nominee in history to represent the National Collegiate Athletic Association of USA. Known for its traditional layout even after complete reconstruction and for the amazing atmosphere.
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New construction: Arena 92 in progress
Works were officially launched in December, but real progress may be observed now. This is why we have first construction photos for you of what may be the world’s most modern rugby stadium.
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Madrid: Estadio Etihad until 2026? Atletico close to the deal
Atletico Madrid is likely to sign their first ever naming rights contract. New stadium in eastern Madrid would include Etihad Airways in its name for a decade, according to InsideSpanishFootball.com.
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London: Bergkamp honoured with Emirates Stadium statue
Dennis Bergkamp joins three other Arsenal legends immortalized in bronze monuments outside London’s most modern stadium. His statue was unveiled today, ahead of Arsenal-Sunderland game.
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Stadium of the Year 2013: Last 24 hours to vote
It’s been exactly 30 days since we started the Stadium of the Year competition. Now we enter the final 24 hours of the vote. If you haven’t selected your favourites, now is the time!
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Hague: Kyocera Stadion to be covered with solar panels
Another Dutch stadium will produce energy from the sun. Every year batteries on the roof will produce enough energy to supply 200 households, according to cobouw.nl.
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Athens: Public consultation on AEK stadium to begin
Environment Ministry of Greece yesterday released the regulation concerning Nea Philadelphia redevelopment plans. As GreekReporter.com informs, the document will now be subject to public consultation.
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Indianapolis: A step closer to new $87-million stadium
By voting to amend Senate Bill 302 local committee allowed Indy Eleven to capture $2 million of tax revenue to help pay for the proposed 18,500 capacity stadium. IndyStar.com report.
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Nomination: Tele2 Arena
Not without some concerns, the new multi-use stadium in Stockholm received a warm welcome and has been properly tested by supporters from its first weekend in operation. Today it’s already a major event hub both for football and concerts.
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London: Brentford FC one step from new stadium
After local council, now also the mayor’s office approved Lionel Road stadium plans. Only the secretary of state could possibly stop the development now, according to London24.com.
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Belgium: KV Mechelen unable to expand Argos Stadion soon
The Belgian club was hoping to receive exemption from the Environmental Impact Assessment. Now that the exemption hasn’t been granted, groundbreaking is sure to be delayed significantly.
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Nomination: Stadion Essen
The most traditional football stadium among this year’s nominees. With large standing terraces, without corner sections and with tall floodlight masts. Or one, actually. And it’s not standing at the stadium itself…
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Brussels: Anderlecht files expansion application again
The Belgian club admits it’s still only one of two possibilities, but they want to keep all options open. If the club doesn’t leave Constant Vanden Stock Stadion for the new national arena, expansion will go forward.
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Nomination: Stade Jean Bouin
“Paris has one impressive stadium covered with concrete”. This sentence would have been true, but since 2013 there are two concrete arenas standing just several meters apart.
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Brazil: Curitiba avoids the axe, not dropped from 2014 host list
Arena da Baixada is still the most delayed stadium of 2014 World Cup, but will not be dropped from the host list, against suggestions from some FIFA representatives.
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Brazil: Fire compromised stability of Arena Pantanal?
Revealed by Reuters last weekend, a report by state authorities suggests that fire from October 2013 could “compromise the overall stability of the construction” in Cuiaba.
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Bucharest: Stadionul Naţional needs renovation?!
Romanian media were stunned yesterday, hearing about the new national stadium needing renovation works ahead of Euro 2020. Football association claims it doesn’t meet UEFA criteria.
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New design: Petone Arena
It’s the story of a New Zealand club playing in Australian league and losing money on home fixtures. That’s why a new, much smaller stadium is necessary to remain home.
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Nomination: Mersin Arena
Without a doubt currently best stadium in southern Turkey. No wonder it hosted the 2013 Mediterranean Games. Simple and tailored accurately, this seems to be a model for Turkey’s rapidly improving top two leagues.
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Iceland: How will the Reykjavik national stadium change?
Today it accommodates up to 13,000 people, but that’s not enough for big games. Soon Laugardalsvöllur may be transformed into a football-only stadium, according to IcelandNews.is.
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Porto Alegre: Beira-Rio open again
The first test game of redeveloped “Gigante” in Porto Alegre went smoothly. Especially on the pitch, where Internacional dominated Caxias 4:0. Only 10,000 people were allowed in, but more seats should be available soon.
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Nomination: Maracanã
There was no game bigger than the one in Rio de Janeiro, at least officially. There was no other stadium able to hold almost 200,000 people while under construction! And finally, there was no other stadium of the 2014 World Cup that raised so many doubts…
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Nomination: Kazan Arena
First large events already held, more to come. But the new stadium for Rubin Kazan already ironically isn’t ready to host games of Rubin Kazan. Even if temporarily without large events, it’s still a city within the city!
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New stadium: Arena da Amazonia
It was supposed to resemble a traditional fruit basket of the Amazon. Citizens were expected to verify this symbolism today, but opening plans had to be changed.
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Istanbul: Beşiktaş to join richest clubs with Vodafone Arena?
The Istanbul Eagles hope to reach $50-60 million from skybox sales alone. Adding that to new sponsorship deals, Beşiktaş hope to reduce the economic gap very soon, joining the world’s richest clubs.
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Nomination: Itaipava Arena Pernambuco
Recife’s most famous stadiums had been located in the centre. Until mid-2013, when the city’s best stadium opened far in the woods. It’s expected to become a new hub for sports and shopping within the next few years.
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Singapore: World’s largest dome delayed
Planned delivery in April this year had to be delayed in order to thoroughly test all systems before the world’s largest dome can open to the public. Report by TODAY.
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Nomination: Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova
Glorious history behind, bright future ahead – this can be said about the new Fonte Nova. Of course there are murky episodes too, but no fascinating story would be full without those.
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Sydney: Consortiums invited to make ANZ Stadium best ever
The 2000 Olympics main stadium is hoped to get an impressive retractable roof, moving stands throughout the lower tier and new commercial facilities. Invitation for companies has been issued, according to Sydney Morning Herald.
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Qatar: Second 2022 World Cup design awarded
After recently opening the most modern stadium of United Arab Emirates, now London-based Pattern office gets to design the World Cup venue in Al-Rayyan.
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New design: Stunning expansion of Estadio Capwell
It’s one of the most distinctive stadiums across Latin America. Soon it’s going to look even more impressively, because the capacity will almost double. So what? It’s blueprint will hardly change at the same time!
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England: First safe standing section installed in Bristol
It may be only 30 seats, but they’re all over the news across Europe. After all, how often can you read that “standing sections are back to England”?
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Nomination: Investors Group Field
How many stadium you know with a corrugated roof? Not curved, bent – we mean really corrugated. The one in Winnipeg is like none other built to date, but didn’t prevent criticism towards the stadium…
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Porto Alegre: Beira-Rio three days before reopening
The World Cup host venue in Porto Alegre will see its first test event on Saturday, first time ever with completely covered stands. How does this amazing project look three days before reopening?
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New design: Stadion Orła Łódź in 2017?
Concrete stands with over 10,000 covered seats – this is the plan outlined by charismatic president of Orzeł Łódź, Witold Skrzydlewski. International class speedway stadium should be operational in 2017.
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Portland: Jeld-Wen Field changes name to Providence Park
Portland Timbers announced Monday that their stadium will be called Providence Park, as part of a multi-year partnership with not-for-profit health care provider Providence Health & Services.
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Debrecen: Seats coming soon, opening on May 1
Construction progress currently stands at 85%. First shipment of seats is expected on February 14, while opening remains planned for May 1.
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Nomination: Husky Stadium
The giant from Seattle was almost completely demolished and then rebuilt within just two years. Except now it’s smaller. And less universal. But still a lot better than the predecessor. Here’s one of the most unconventional nominees for this year’s Stadium of the Year competition.
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Italy: AC Milan to move, Inter stay at San Siro?
With numerous speculations already dismissed, new scenario is now drawn by Il Giorno and SportMediaset, who suggest Inter might stay at San Siro if AC Milan pursue their new private stadium.
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England: Record away game for Wolverhampton?
Wolves fans hope to invade Milton Keynes in numbers unseen by locals and extraordinary for the third league they play in. Up to 10,000 people are hoped to attend the league fixture, but host club are reluctant to let it happen.
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Lisbon: Tragedy averted as wind tore roof before derby
Although the stadium’s architect assures the roof structure wasn’t at risk, pieces of the roof were falling onto the stands on Sunday. Thankfully the public were evacuated before that happened.
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London: West Ham agree on Upton Park sale
After 110 years of existence the fate of Boleyn Ground is sealed. By 2018 the famous stadium will be replaced by 700 new homes as West Ham United relocate to the Olympic Stadium.
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Nomination: Ghelamco Arena
From the first renderings to the first game it took a long decade. But now that it’s open, Ghelamco Arena seems to compensate the wait. Ghent received a stadium that has no match across Belgium.
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Marseille: Velodrome revamp nearing completion
The precast concrete structure is ready. Now last phases of the roof works begin as steel girders are to be installed atop the new Tribune Jean Bouin.
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Turkey: Supporters offer their kidneys to cover club debt
Dramatic financial situation of Kırıkkalespor forced its fans to act. In what is described as last resort, members of Muhafızlar group offer their kidneys on sale, hoping to cover debt and save their club.
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Nomination: Estadio Regional de Chinquihue
It's by far the smallest and cheapest stadium in this year's Stadium of the Year competition. But is that bad news? Not necessarily, because this Chilean town received a stadium many others may only dream about.
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Nomination: Estádio Nacional de Brasília
A city as exceptional as Brasilia couldn't have an ordinary stadium. And doesn't, because the one opened in 2013 is one of the most unique structures in the world of sports.
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Saint Petersburg: Stands almost ready, roof to start soon as expense is revealed
This year the giant for Russia's World Cup will consume $240 million as concrete works are nearing completion and roof installation is set to begin.
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England: The Football League officially support safe standing
In an unprecedented move 70% of The Football League clubs supported the idea of changing legislation and allowing standing places back to English stadiums.
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London: Twickenham's last major upgrade
Rugby Football Union commissioned a £75 million development of Twickenham, world's largest rugby-specific stadium. The project is due to finish this year and be the last major change for well over a decade.
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Nomination: Mineirão
A true temple of Brazilian football is certain to keep its legend alive after the 2014 World Cup. Not only will it host the tournament's semifinal, but its outer appearance remains as it used to be when it had capacity of 130,000 people.
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New stadium: Fisht Olympic Stadium
The giant in Sochi officially begins life tonight. It lost a lot of its aesthetics after temporary structures were added, but is still impressive. And apart from the opening ceremony content only its price remains a secret.
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Manchester: Etihad Stadium expansion to see green light
Decision whether to grant permission for Etihad Stadium's expansion is expected on February 13. Yesterday saw a report on the issue released, suggesting to approve the notion with no serious objections.
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Brazil: More workers needed in Curitiba
This week saw two major visits of officials from the government and FIFA to evaluate work progress at Arena da Baixada. The only stadium threatened with losing its spot in the 2014 World Cup needs more funds to increase the pace.
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New designs: Stade Bollaert-Delelis and Stade de Beaublanc
These two are both visions by Pierre Ferret's architecture practise. One of them will end up with Lens stadium's facelifted for Euro 2016, while the other... won't. In fact, the other isn't certain to be finished at all.
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Nomination: Castelão
Known for the thundering support of local fans, the grand stadium in Fortaleza went through almost entire reconstruction over the past three years. Now it's world class in many aspects, but seems to have lost some of its electric atmosphere...
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Finances: Matchday revenue top 20
It may be a global report, but only European clubs from six countries were able to reach the top 20 list of richest football teams. Each of them earns well over €100 million per year with a fifth of that revenue coming from stadium matchday use.
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Barcelona: Camp Nou empty during Copa del Rey games
This year's attendance for domestic cup games is almost twice lower than last season's. Yesterday only 38,505 people watched Barcelona bear Real Sociedad in the semi-final of Copa del Rey.
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Sheffield: Jury to visit Hillsborough as part of new inquest
Latest inquest to English football's most horrific tragedy will see 3D model of the stadium used, while jurors will be taken to Hillsborough stadium and view the site first hand. Yorkshire Post report.
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Nomination: Dalian Sports Center Stadium
First large events are already behind it, but only now the stadium will get proper use. Last week Dalian Aerbin FC signed tenancy deal and will soon bring Chinese Super League to China's newest grand stadium.
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Vienna: Austria plan further redevelopment of Generali Arena
Following the new east end stand opened in 2008, now Austria Wien is preparing to expand two more sections of the stadium. First, before the end of 2014, a new disabled section will be opened.
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Czech Republic: New national stadium a realistic option?
National football association pushes forward to have a new 30,000-capacity arena in time for Euro 2020. But financing is nowhere to be found and future use of the stadium is very doubtful. Aktuálně.cz report.
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Nomination: Basrah International Stadium
On one hand this stadium's scale and standard amaze, sending a strong signal that Iraq is reappearing on global sports map right now. But on the other hand some questions still need to be answered regarding its future.
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Munich: Miss nine games and you're out
Bayern informed its season-ticket holders that they either attend most games or lose their right to visit Allianz Arena at all. The club has a long waiting list for tickets, while many people don't use their season allocations too often.
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Manaus: Finishing touches at Arena da Amazonia
By the end of January progress rate at the construction site was nearly 97%. All seats and all strips of membrane are now installed, giving a very good idea of how the stadium will look during the 2014 World Cup.
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Orlando: Groundbreaking expected in late spring
Design phase may still be at an early stage, but Orlando City are confident of breaking ground on their new 20,000-capacity stadium before summer. The venue is to be ready 15 months later.
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Nomination: Allianz Riviera
France's latest, most ecological and largest throughout Cote d'Azur, future venue of Euro 2016 – there are many ways to present it. Here's the first nomination for Stadium of the Year 2013.
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Minneapolis: Roof implosion carried out flawlessly
After long preparations it took only a few seconds to drop down the entire cable roof of Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. This marks the end of old stadium's cover and another phase of its demolition.
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New stadium: Kazan Arena
The last stadium we lacked in our database ahead of Stadium of the Year selection has finally landed! It may be much, much, much more expensive than initially planned, but it's still quite impressive!
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Madrid: Atletico fans appeal for “Estadio Luis Aragonés”
As sad news of Luis Aragonés's passing reached fans of Atletico, the initiative to honour the legend in new stadium's name is gaining momentum very fast.
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Belgrade: New national stadium details needed immediately
Without improvement in stadium infrastructure Serbia may be forced by UEFA to play outside the country. Also, if the country seriously hopes to snap a place among 13 hosts of Euro 2020, national stadium needs to become more realistic, Telegraf.rs reports.
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Sao Paulo: Accident site cleared
After two months the tragic accident site at Arena Corinthians was cleared yesterday. Now work is to resume in this part of the construction, expected to end in April.
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Liverpool: One more step towards Anfield expansion
Liverpool City Council has published a consultation document for the planned £260m regeneration of Anfield. Plans to extend Anfield stadium to a 55,000 capacity ground are at the heart of the wider regeration proposals. A ConstructionEnquirer.com report.
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Madrid: This is Bernabéu 2017!
15 months after the selection of four finalists, Real Madrid finally announced winners of the international competition. As predicted, German GMP Architekten won with their bid.
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Romania: New stadium for Craiova in 2016
In half a year we should see the old stadium's demolition commence, while in October construction works on new Stadionul Ion Oblemenco are to begin. Unfortunately the project has been downscaled, leaving the impressive renderings only a memory.
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Toronto: “We’re going to spend $120 million to build an English Premier stadium”
It seems BMO Field is about to grow, providing that Toronto FC owners convince the city to approve of the upgrade. Not only 50% bigger, the stadium would get a new roof and possibly a new tenant, this time in American football.
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Cape Town: New managing company for Cape Town Stadium
Yesterday saw the city council vote in favour of establishing a municipal entity to operate the stadium built for the 2010 World Cup. Last-minute effort to give it away was dropped.
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New design: The panache of Caracas
Like the colourful feathers of Indian panaches, the vast membrane roof of new national stadium of Venezuela will encircle spectators. The 55,000-capacity giant in Caracas is to be literally incorporated into a hillside.
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Saint Petersburg: Retractable field selection soon
While the stadium is still hugely delayed, the selection of mobile field technology is anticipated in February. Final cost has yet to be established, according to Karpovka.net.
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France: Lens homeless next season?
Redevelopment of Stade Bollaert-Delelis ahead of Euro 2016 will force RC Lens to play outside their home city. Authorities in Lille and Valenciennes would welcome the club at their new stadiums, but host clubs in both cases strongly oppose the move. An info-stades.fr report.
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New stadium: Arena das Dunas
Yesterday saw the very first game at Arena das Dunas. There's still work to be done ahead of the 2014 World Cup, but launching into operation went very well. Apart from attendance, because the stadium was half empty.
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Washington: Citizens against the new DC United stadium?
Recent poll by Washington Post suggests that for every enthusiast of the planned football stadium there are two opponents. Almost 60% don't think engaging public money in this project is a good idea.
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Nantes: Owner appeals for stadium change
Waldemar Kita, owner and president of FC Nantes, appealed to the municipality to engage in building a new stadium for the club. Earlier he asked to consider also a revamp of the current venue. Supporters aren't willing to accept a new one, though. Info-Sades.fr report.
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New design: Latest proposition for De Kuip revamp
The crucial moment is getting closer and Feyenoord will soon be suggested, which option might work best for the club. With deadline for recommendation near major, players step in, presenting their concept of how a 65,000-capacity De Kuip might look.
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Italy: The great derby of Genoa boycotted by both fanbases
To fit TV schedule, the game between Sampdoria and Genoa has been planned for 12:30, a very early time for football. “How much will the derby be worth without any atmosphere, we'll know around 14:15, because we're not going”, wrote one of the leading groups of fans.
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Indianapolis: New MLS-sized stadium planned
It's not another MLS expansion yet, but why wait so long – says Ersal Ozdemir, founder of Indy Eleven. His plan of building a new 18,500-capacity stadium is already underway, though the club hasn't even played its first game in the second league.
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Wales: Swansea city council approve Liberty Stadium expansion
Premier League's smallest stadium has just gained the approval of Swansea City council to grow to some 33,000. The only thing that can stop the ground from reaching the projected size now is... McDonald's.
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Brazil: Hasty opening in Natal with protesters in the background
Late Wednesday afternoon saw officials celebrating the opening of Arena das Dunas in Natal, seventh stadium ready for the 2014 World Cup. Except that it's not ready just yet and politicans also had to bear hundreds of protesters outside, kept there by military police.
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Belgrade: Partizan stadium finally black and white
After numerous appeals from supporters, Partizan is now replacing all seats at the stadium to new ones in club colours. The project is done with Carlsberg breweries, who are to receive an advertising sign made of the seats in return.
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Bristol: Decision made, Ashton Gate remodelling starting in May?
If no-one officially objects within 6 weeks, complete redevelopment of the existing Bristol City stadium will begin already this Spring. The project worth £40 million will raise capacity to almost 27,000 and provide new facilities.
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Stadium of the Year 2013: Let the vote begin!
It's time to start the selection process. For the next month you can thoroughly review all candidates and make your move, selecting 2013's Stadium of the Year. The world's largest open competition of this kind begins now!
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New: Husky Stadium
One of the loudest stadiums throughout American football, perhaps even place of birth of the 'Mexican wave'. Please welcome Husky Stadium at StadiumDB.com before you can vote for in the Stadium of the Year competition!
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Brazil: Sao Paulo will be ready in time
Removal of the collapsed part of the roof began, while additional, temporary stands are under construction. Overall the stadium is said to be 97% ready. FIFA assured the opening game will be held at Arena Corinthians.
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Munich: Allianz Arena to grow to over 75,000 capacity
When first opened, it had 66,000 seats. Then the capacity was increased twice and now exceeds 71,000 for domestic games. Before next season another 4,000 are expected by Bayern.
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Brazil: Curitiba losing World Cup games? FIFA demands guarantees
Though it's Sao Paulo that saw crane falling onto the stands, Curitiba's redeveloped Arena da Baixada is now the most delayed stadium of the 2014 World Cup. Today FIFA questioned the construction pace and threatened to drop the city, unless delivery is guaranteed by February 18.
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Moscow: CSKA Stadium ready by year end?
Interesting declaration comes from Yevgeni Giner, owner of CSKA Moskva. The billionaire announced new stadium should be ready in early 2015 at the latest, though work on one end is yet to begin.
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Barcelona: Camp Nou up for expansion, no new stadium
Europe's largest stadium will be redeveloped by 2021. The board of directors unanimously rejected the option of building a brand new stadium. It proved too expensive, but Camp Nou's revamp will also require a huge effort!
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Pyrotechnics: How will the Swedish debate end?
It's almost a year since Sweden saw its major conference devoted to pyrotechnics at sports games. The debate goes on and seems to be closing to a final. Would this mean legalisation? It's not ruled out for sure.
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Russia: Construction in Nizhny Novgorod to start by year end
Groundbreaking will take place before the end of 2014 – an official confirmed today, assuring the stadium will be ready well ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Stadium of the Year 2013: Last call for nominations!
After your suggestions we've done a lot of research to check if submitted stadiums are eligible to compete for Stadium of the Year title. Many times the answer was negative, but there's still time to suggest more nominations before the vote begins!
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Minneapolis: Last roof deflation at Metrodome
After 32 years it's no longer a piece of Minneapolis skyline. The pneumatic roof of Metrodome was deflated yesterday as demolition of the stadium is nearing.
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Pyrotechnics: Norway, the promised land?
Last year began with difficult news for Norwegian fans – pyrotechnics were partly banned after two years of legal use. This year it's not the case, Norway remains Europe's most liberal country regarding the use of 'pyro'.
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New stadiums: Aguascalientes and Puebla
They may not be huge, but are both modern and interesting. Because having a fountain behind seats has to be interesting, doesn't it? Please welcome Estadio Victoria and Estadio Universitario de la BUAP at StadiumDB.com.
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Madrid: Coca-Cola to get Bernabéu naming rights?
After revelations about Microsoft, now it's time for Coca-Cola to be named as potential sponsor for Real Madrid's revamped stadium. Supposedly the deal might be worth a stunning €80 million per year!
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Barcelona: Giant necropolis under Camp Nou?
Whether at the revamped Camp Nou or completely new stadium, there will be room for 30,000 urns for those wanting to 'bond for eternity' with FCB. This is expected to be the world's largest stadium-based cemetery.
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New stadium: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
It was supposed to open exactly today, but slight delays caused the family festival to be postponed until January 23. Still, we decided to give you the pre-premiere view of Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium today, it's absolutely worth the rush!
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Poland: Illumination controversies in Warsaw and Gdansk
Two Euro 2012 stadiums are being discussed over their use of night-time illumination. The amber-bowl in Gdansk is blacked-out to cut costs, while National Stadium's white-red facade is used as Warsaw's largest advertising space.
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Belfast: Windsor Park contractor announced
O'Hare and McGovern will soon have a football stadium in their portfolio as the company were announced as general contractors for Northern Ireland's national stadium redevelopment. Belfast Telegraph report.
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San Sebastian: Stadium remodelling for Real Sociedad
After years of stalemate finally most of the financing is secured. Remodelling of famous Estadio Anoeta won't be as impressive as planned a decade ago, but it's going to make the stadium a proper football-specfic one.
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Coventry: “Time to consider a future for Ricoh Arena without a football team”
According to a BBC report, Coventry City Council is willing to consider bids for the Ricoh Arena and the surrounding land. The municipality is aware Coventry City FC aren’t coming back, now it’s time for new business plan for the stadium.
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Santa Clara: Immense number of parking space around Levi’s Stadium
Most expensive stadium currently under construction in the US will see one of the largest parking spot numbers in the world. Over 30,000 spaces are to be available for every event at Levi’s Stadium.
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Liverpool: Everton progressing on new stadium
The relocation to Kirkby didn’t work, renovation and expansion of Goodison would probably become too much of a hustle. What now? The club confirms it’s working closely with the council to build a new stadium within Liverpool boundaries.
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Porto Alegre: ‘Palm-leaf’ membrane installed atop Beira-Rio
This unique roof isn’t completely ready yet, but Estadio Beira-Rio already has all 65 membrane segments mounted over the stands. Each of them resembles a palm leaf.
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England: Premier League against pyrotechnics, supporters... as well
In a smart, simple and almost funny way the Premier League wants to drive people away from lighting flares at football games. And though its campaign caused a lot of irony and criticism across Europe, English fans support it. Vast majority just doesn't see flares as part of their culture.
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Netherlands: No new stadium for Almelo, renovation instead
Heracles Almelo won't see their bold stadium plan come to fruition. The club now abandoned the 15,000-capacity project in favour of complete renovation and expansion of Stadion Polman.
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Saint Petersburg: Zenit tired of waiting for new arena, planning their own stadium?!
As the public-financed new 69,000-seater goes into 6th year of delays, news of Zenit planning a ‘plan B’ modular stadium was released in… Germany. Only after it leaked, the club decided to comment on the issue.
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Winnipeg: Contractor places lien on Investors Group Field
The company that built Investors Group Field has claimed ownership of the facility until $1.9 million is paid up, according to Winnipeg Sun. Stuart Olson Dominion has placed a lien against BBB Stadium Inc.
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Nuremberg: Naming rights owner to satisfy fans with new stadium name?
In three years the naming rights deal with Grundig is over and Grundig Stadion will be no more. How would the new stadium name sound? Perhaps Max-Morlock-Stadion, as fans have been appealing for years? New sponsor is willing to leave name up to fans.
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Germany: Location for new Freiburg stadium selected
This is just one step forward for this project, but a very important one. 23 locations have been eliminated and one final plot selected for the new stadium. Completing it may be a matter of survival in the Bundesliga for SC Freiburg in the long run.
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Italy: Reggiana supporters protest absurd stadium problems
They financed the stadium themselves, but now their club isn’t even host any more. They’re guests at their own home and are outraged about it. Today they took to the streets after weeks of other protests.
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Rotterdam: Lowering the pitch enough to get 20,000 more seats?!
If the football field gets lowered by 165cm, capacity could get as high up as 70,000 seats, claims the renowned architecture practice Zwarts en Jansma, making headlines throughout the Netherlands.
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Munich: Bayern pays 40% of away tickets at Arsenal to ease supporters
On one hand it’s what the club describes as “small thank you” gesture. On the other, it’s another argument for those criticizing skyrocketing ticket prices at Arsenal, who reportedly have the world’s most expensive away section.
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London: Lionel Road contractor selected
New 20,000-capacity stadium has both the planning permission and contractor. All indications suggest that Brentford FC may in fact be the first London-based club after Arsenal to have a new stadium, though others began their attempts much earlier.
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New design: Finally a change for Brasov
It’s been over 20 years since the old stadium in Brasov was to be changed. In the meantime it was closed, then demolished and still no new stadium was built. That should soon change, because funding is finally secured. At least partly.
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Salzburg: Breakthrough? Austria to expand stadium
Three kilometers south of the Red Bull Arena a much smaller stadium is located, the MyPhone Austria Stadion. This is where Austria, club ruined by the energy drink giant is being rebuilt step by step by its fan community. Now they presented expansion plans for their home ground.
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Netherlands: PSV want to Reach 50,000 seats by 2020
It’s either a huge expansion of Philips Stadion or a brand new stadium outside city centre. Whichever option is found best by PSV Eindhoven, the long term plan is to grow by at least 40% in terms of available capacity.
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New stadiums: Six giants from China
This is only the very first portion of new Chinese stadiums. Throughout the enormous country new, sometimes beautiful stadiums are popping up and we’ll be showing more! For now it’s these six, one of which will be nominated to become Stadium of the Year 2013!
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Debrecen: Stadium to be ready within 3 months
The time frame for this stadium was always a very tight one. However, not only will the contractors meet all deadlines, but even finish earlier. The 20,000-capacity new arena is to begin tests in early April to host its first event already one day after construction formally ends.
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Singapore: ‘Causeway derby’ to open Sports Hub?
Singapore and Malaysia are just meters away from one-another, connected with a causeway. I a few months they may clash both on the pitch and in the stands of world’s largest dome.
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Stadium of the Year 2013: Time to nominate!
Just like every year, we invite you to propose nominees before the Stadium of the Year vote begins. We created an initial list of eligible stadiums, but count on you to suggest more, if you think we missed any worthy building.
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Ethiopia: Preparatory works Begin for impressive national stadium
Huge quarter in eastern Addis Ababa is being cleared to make way for construction of the new 60,000-seat national stadium. This is the very largest sports project in this part of Africa in decades.
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Zagreb: Only two covered stands at Maksimir
Mayor of Zagreb declares the completion of Stadion Maksimir will be cheap, but this means only two stands will be covered and no new infrastructure is planned at the ground. A new national training centre is to be erected next to the stadium.
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Lisbon: Exceptional farewell for Eusébio
His monument in front of Estádio da Luz has been covered in scarves and flowers since yesterday, when fans first heard of their legend’s passing. Today Eusébio took his last round of honour and the coffin was placed in the Centre of the stadium, accompanied by applause, chants and pyrotechnics.
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Marseille: Roof installation over last stand begins
2014 begins impressively in Marseille, where the very last side of Stade Vélodrome just began receiving its cover. This marks the last major phase of the famous stadium’s redevelopment.
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New construction: Stadion ŁKS-u Łódź
Current images are rather sad and sentimental as the old stadium, one of Poland’s most well known, is being demolished. Soon it will be replaced by training pitches, while a brand new ground is to be built north of the site, initially with only one stand.
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New design: Scunthorpe United Stadium
It’s been confirmed in December and already now we see how the desired new ground of The Iron should look. Of course these are initial renderings, but the aspirations of the League Two side are admirable!
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New stadiums: Geel and Boussu
One from Wallonia, one from Flanders. The two latest additions to our Belgian stadium list were brought to you thanks to groundhopping trips by Stephan Hoogerwaard!
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USA: New hockey attendance record? Not just yet
Another giant winter hockey game behind us at Michigan Stadium. Now the question on everyone’s mind is how many people actually showed up to watch it. If the number is close to the amount of tickets sold, we may have a new record for any hockey game in history.
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New stadiums: Atlanta, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Eugene
The latest additions to StadiumDB.com see two stadiums that are going to be demolished very soon. Then there’s the stadium seen as one of the worst in NFL. And finally Autzen Stadium, where it never rains, even when everyone’s soaked…
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StadiumDB.com: New Year’s resolution time
We’ve summed up what was best and worse in 2013, now it’s time to get a plan for 2014. We’ve got ours and want to know, what would you like to see at StadiumDB.com as well.
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Natal: Arena das Dunas set alight for the first time
2013 ended in an unexpected way for many citizens of Brazilian Natal. 2 hours before midnight on New Year’s Eve all lights at Arena das Dunas were lit in the very first test ahead of upcoming opening.
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EU: European Commission scanning state aid in stadium construction and operation
The Commission is running a Europe-wide investigation into public aid regarding sports infrastructure. After clearing financial schemes in France, Belgium and Hungary, more countries are now seeing their projects examined.
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Waco: Baylor University honour McLane family with stadium name
Baylor University announced it would name its new football stadium after one of the most distinguished alumni families in history. The name McLane Stadium honors Drayton McLane Jr. and his family's continuing generosity to the University and lengthy history of service to Baylor.
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