StadiumDBNews: August 2014
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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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