StadiumDBNews: 2017
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USA: Could Nashville have the best MLS stadium?
Simply put, the answer is... probably no. But if you ask Mark Wilf, minority owner of Nashville SC, he has a different opinion. No details as to what he bases it on, though.
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Indonesia: They have the seats, not the leg room
All-seating taken to the extreme? A hasty upgrade of Stadion Citarum in Indonesia ended up with people having the seats, but absolutely no room for their legs. Might be funny, sure, but isn't safe.
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Croatia: Finally, a realistic plan for national stadium?
After years of failed dreams now Croatia may have a very sensible plan for new national stadium. One major flaw for now: it's not official yet, though leaked to a reputable media outlet.
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Las Vegas: Questions about traffic around Raiders Stadium
Transit planners are beginning to study ways to get traffic to-and-from a 65,000-seat domed stadium when it's completed near the Las Vegas Strip.
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Poland: Expansion of ŁKS stadium to end in 2020
Next year's budget of Łódź is almost approved, pending just one more change. That change covers commencement of works on the expansion of ŁKS stadium to reach around 20,000 seats.
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New design: Stadion am Zoo
At present it's one of the most picturesque stadium sites across Germany, so where no fans of the proposed changes. But we're also not the ones to decide what's best for the future in Wuppertal, so here's the actual plan!
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France: 30,000-seater for Montpellier?
They missed Euro 2016 as host city, but that doesn't mean Montpellier abandoned their stadium plans. A taxpayer-financed 30,000-capacity stadium is likely to see groundbreaking in 2019.
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Burnley make 4th in the Premier League
The top of the Premiership welcomes unfashionable Burnley into its ranks. All we seem to hear about of late is: have Man City already won the title race? Can Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal and Liverpool mount any sort of challenge to Manchester City’s dominance? Have Tottenham Hotspur shot their bolt?
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Florence: Fiorentina again ask for more time
The project isn't finalised, funding structure isn't secured yet and the deadline was to end in 10 days. That's why Fiorentine asked for the second prolongation of the deadline.
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Aberdeen: Stadium subsidiary announced, decision in January
As Aberdeen FC announce the creation of stadium-dedicated subsidiary, we await the final decision of Aberdeen City Council in late January.
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Cape Town: Naming rights for grabs as operating model changes
After years of being a major burden, will Cape Town Stadium finally climb out of the red? Not likely, but let's keep our fingers crossed. New managing company hopes to lure naming rights partner for the first time.
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London: Tottenham shows its steel “trees”
As construction is progressing on schedule, Tottenham Hotspur release latest stadium images. Aside from the seating bowl being almost complete, two massive steel structures stand out, nicknamed fittingly “trees”.
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New design: What could happen in Trento
It's not an official design and yet we would really regret not showing it to you. The proposed stadium in Trento is part of what could be one of the most distinctive sports and leisure complexes across Europe.
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Switzerland: Groundbreaking ceremony held in Lausanne
Ground is now officially broken at the site of Stade de la Tuilière, as it's commonly known. Actual works have been going on for months, though, even if heavy snowfall hid it well.
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Germany: Painful loss of Continental Arena
Since the 2015 opening new Regensburg stadium hasn't made a profit. Instead of climbing upwards, loss keeps growing every year. 2018 is expected to be worse than previous years, with almost €4 million in the red.
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Brussels: Counter-bid for Belgium's national stadium
While the Eurostadium project remains deadlocked, Belgium's largest business group Besix proposes a different route: redeveloping the current Koning Boudewijn Stadion.
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Italy: Cagliari publish stadium shortlist
25 international design teams competed to design the new Cagliari stadium. Only 3 are left on the battlefield now, as Cagliari Calcio present the finalists. They have time until February to deliver final concepts.
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England: Burnley filling the corners but not increasing capacity
By August 2018 Turf Moor will have two of its four corners filled with new infrastructure. However, no significant increase is expected as these projects will accommodate solely the club's disabled supporters.
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London: Wimbledon celebrate stadium agreement signing
It's been an emotional day in south-western London, where many AFC Wimbledon supporters can now celebrate return home after decades. The new stadium agreement has been signed, opening planned in 2019.
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New design: Changes up there in La Paz
It's already one of the most difficult places to play in and things may become even worse for teams visiting Bolivia's capital. Now the crowd will be larger, closer to the field and noise amplified.
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Glasgow: Scotland to lose its national stadium?
In two years the lease runs out and Scotland's football games might move to another venue. That's what supporters want but is it something the Scottish FA would accept?
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New design: Blades add new chapter to their history
It's already the oldest functioning stadium in professional football. Instead of tearing it down, Sheffield United want to build on this legacy and expand further. Here's the plan...
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Russia 2018: Opening date revealed for Rostov stadium
It was due to open in November and yet the first official game is now scheduled as late as mid-April 2018. That's still enough time to run all tests required by FIFA.
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Jerusalem: Teddy Stadium to get final portion of the roof
Around mid-2018 we will see its final form. Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium will go through the last phase of redevelopment, keeping up with Israel's improving sports infrastructure.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 38 – piece of our new design spree
Almost 40 weeks into our newsletter we continue to have a lot to show you. This time we're in a “one design per day” mode and additions to our database will continue in the coming days. But first, see the four we enjoyed most last week.
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Czechia: Sigma sells stadium to the city
Football club Sigma Olomouc agreed terms of sale with the city of Olomouc. Taxpayers will pay CZK 144.9 million for the venue in order to secure public interest in football.
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London: Planning permission granted to Brentford FC
The amended stadium design now officially has its green light. Not that it stopped Brentford and its partners from working on site for months now...
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Predictions for the World Cup 2018
Our love for the beautiful game never really quiets down, which is why fans of the game are already excited for the FIFA 2018 World Cup.
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Euro 2020: Brussels out, Wembley benefits
It's an unprecedented case: Brussels lost its hosting rights and four Euro 2020 games will be played at Wembley. Does that mean the Eurostadium scheme is dead?
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England: York Community Stadium officially under construction
Excavators are already working, modest groundbreaking ceremony took place and now it's time for 1.5 years under construction before York City FC move in for 2019/20.
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Master of Blackjack Strategy
As with any community, there’s certain activities that prove more popular than others, able to span the generations in its intensity and accessibility, like Blackjack.
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New design: Fulham's second riverside project
It's exciting, worth knowing more about. But it's also not a perfect design by any means. Here's what we took away from what Fulham FC submitted in their latest planning application.
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New design: 16 barns in Austin
Want to see a stadium design like no other? Here you go, you're welcome! This fascinating complex by Bjarke Ingels Group could begin growing in Texas already in 2018.
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Rome: AS Roma stadium approved at last!
AS Roma’s dream of a new home in the Italian capital moved a step closer to reality on Tuesday night, after the four main governing bodies involved in the decision approved the club’s plans to build Stadio della Roma.
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New design: Pescara's sustainable plan for Serie A return
They need to climb back to Serie A and a brand new stadium with extensive commercial use should facilitate the return. Delfino Pescara hope to move to a 20,700-seater as soon as 2020.
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New design: A bit more Crystal, the Palace
Everything's there: the eagle's wings and the Crystal Palace pavilion of 1851. But there's much more to this project. More money, most importantly, both to be spent and made in the future.
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New design: Second bid for Qualcomm Stadium site
After an-MLS specific Soccer City, now the San Diego State University presented its bid to deliver a massive project in the place of Qualcomm Stadium, set for demolition. At the heart: new 35,000-seater for the Aztecs.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 37 – got these news?
For professional reasons we had to switch dates of most recent newsletters but bare with us, the cycle should be back to normal soon as we slowly begin planning Stadium of the Year 2017. But let's not get ahead of ourselves yet and first see what happened in the last few days...
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USA: Meet MLS expansion finalists
Four cities and four stadium plans are left in the fight for a place in MLS. Who will join the league in 2020? We'll know on December 6. Remaining bidders will have to try again.
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New design: Legend of Galicia reinvented
No expansion and only several areas to be upgraded. And yet the famous Riazor, home to Deportivo La Coruna, will completely change its image in 2018. Works on site will last just 124 days.
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord confirm talks with Goldman Sachs
Reigning Dutch champions seek funding for their long-awaited new stadium at the Nieuwe Maas. Not for construction yet, they need some €20 million for preparatory works.
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Spain: Tension in Vigo ahead of crucial reconstruction phases
As we await the last two stands to be demolished and rebuilt, Celta Vigo and the city of Vigo are butting heads regarding disproportion in spending.
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Iraq: Minister promises to rebuild Fallujah stadium
During his recent visit to the reclaimed city of Fallujah, Iraq's sports minister promised to rebuild the brand new and yet demolished stadium in the city.
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Brussels: Blow after blow for Eurostadium
In just a week UEFA may take the unprecedented decision of stripping Brussels of its hosting rights for Euro 2020. In just a week negative opinions towards the national stadium surfaced on both local and national level.
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New design: First ever fully demountable stadium
Now that is extraordinary! Fenwick Iribarren designed the first ever World Cup stadium that will be built in Qatar but could later be transported to a completely different country and serve again. Maybe in 2026?
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New design: Chicago derby from 2020 onwards?
Brand new 20,000-seat stadium in Chicago will not serve the MLS team Fire but a new USL team. The two could meet occasionally to settle the case of supremacy in the Windy City.
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New design: Al Ahly spreading wings in Cairo
Egypt's most popular club reveals the vision of its future stadium. It's... nothing new compared to the old scheme from 2015. Interesting, but details remain unclear.
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Bulgaria: No rush in Varna, sadly
After a decade under construction (!) the new Varna stadium is still nowhere near complete. And circumstances around the project seem murky, according to recent reports by Dnevnik.
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Mexico: Tijuana continue stadium expansion with 33 suites
Long awaited third phase of Estadio Caliente's expansion is officially ongoing now. A total of 33 suites are to be added on top of the east stand.
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Moscow: VTB Arena almost complete, one issue remains
We already know the first official game's date. The field is ready, so are the stands, even 26,000 seats are in place. But there's no heating, which is problematic indeed ahead of long winter time.
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Germany: They never sell out but have to expand stadium either way
It's a paradox indeed. SV Wehen Wiesbaden haven't had a full house in years and yet they have to build a new grandstand at Brita-Arena. Find out here why!
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Scotland: Aberdeen secure 60% of project budget
With new shareholder from USA the Dons now have £6 million in place, 60% of their new training complex, first phase of the Kingsford stadium project.
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Atlanta: Georgia Dome gone in 12 seconds
After just 25 years in operation Georgia Dome became history just hours ago. The stadium imploded on Monday, though not everything went as planned.
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Wales: Swansea's stadium lease approved
As expected, Swansea City FC's bid to lease its Liberty Stadium home has been backed by the council cabinet. This paves way for expansion and upgrades.
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New stadium and design: In the Leaning Tower's shade
Rationally scaled, elegantly landscaped, this might become a new landmark of Pisa. Though surely not the primary one, with the Leaning Tower just over 200 meters away...
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London: Tottenham reveals Michelin star level dining at new stadium
Though we're still months away from opening, the new stadium of Tottenham already has six famous chefs contracted to serve the richest of the rich in what is expected to become football's most exclusive dining experience.
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Minnesota: What's planned around Allianz Field?
New York-based property management company said Monday it has plans for new buildings that would "add additional retail, office, residential, entertainment, and hospitality options to its property." Investors are now invited to lay out plans for projects around Allianz Field. A Star Tribune report.
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New design: Mix of history and modernity in Bergamo
It's a unique form of modern and monument-protected stadium architecture meeting. Two new stands, two old ones. Entirely different apprearance but still a successful combination.
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New design: Hapoel's future home
Contrary to most of Israel's stadiums, this one would be a private project. Even more unusually, it would also be an Israeli-Chinese joint venture. Enabling works on the 30,000-seater have already begun.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: News of the week, issue 34
From the shocking attendance at Al Ahly's training to new stadiums being designed and built in China and Japan. Here's the week that was at StadiumDB. For regular updates be sure to subscribe to our newsletter!
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Germany: Darmstadt stadium lease clears way for reconstruction
The city of Darmstadt approved SV Darmstadt's plans of stadium redevelopment. The club was given a 40-year lease of its home stadium to run the overhaul.
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Los Angeles: LAFC hope to grab piece of European pub culture
L.A. is quite amazing in terms of its football pub culture despite having limited football overall. The new LAFC stadium will have a pub of its own to take a piece of it to the ground.
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How best to capture your day at a big football match
Not all football matches are created equal. And while you may not care to take any photos at a Carabao Cup game between two small teams, a Manchester derby is a different affair. We all want to capture our experiences at the big games. We want everyone to know we were there, and to document the day for years to come.
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Top 7 football stadiums of the world
Considering the kind of popularity football enjoys throughout the world, it’s no surprise that there are a great number of impressive football stadiums in all corners of the world. However, there are some that stand out as iconic landmarks, and are counted amongst the world’s best stadiums today.
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Poland: Safe standing just one step away
After two years we're finally just a step away from safe standing being legal in Poland. Supporters should expect the law to go into effect before year end!
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Wales: Swansea City ready to take over at Liberty Stadium
Agreement reached, now the last thing needed is the green light from council cabinet. If it's approved, Swansea City will take total control of Liberty Stadium for the next 37 years.
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Romania: Handover in Craiova still ongoing
With just three full days left before opening game, it's still not sure whether Romania's latest stadium will be handed over in time. It's yet to get the green light.
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Australia: Tickets for Perth Stadium opening
We wanted to write “on sale” but they're free of charge. Australia's most expensive stadium in history will open with a community even in on January 21, 2018.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Week 33 – check the summary here
With immense amount of non-stadium work we left you with veyr few new positions in our database from September through October. Hoping to mitigate that in November let's see what we did find time for over the past week. For regular updates in your mailbox, just subscribe below!
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New design and construction: The white saddle from Suzhou
One of the most unique roofs ever built has just been completed in Suzhou, China. We have to wait for the stadium to open until spring of 2018, though. Let's see what's planned!
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Cairo: Shocking turnout for Al Ahly training forces evacuation
Just 4 days before their possible 9th Champions League title, some 30,000 Al Ahly supporters came to motivate players during an open training session. It went slightly wrong due to the immense number of people.
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London: Arsenal upgrading hospitality and expanding stadium
Not only better facilities for the richest, but also more seats overall. Capacity of Emirates Stadium is expected to again exceed 60,000 seats in 2019.
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Scotland: Decision for Aberdeen in December?
Aberdeen FC has said it hopes a decision on plans for a new stadium can be taken by councillors before the end of the year. If it's a green light, works can begin early into 2018. Unless opposition to the project succeeds.
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New design: Finally go-ahead for Kyoto stadium
It's been on the drawing board for two decades, now the long-desired football stadium in Kyoto is about to be built. Groundbreaking is expected in February, 2018.
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Chicago: Developer hopes to lure Amazon with promise of a stadium
Chicago-based developer Sterling Bay proposes a stadium within new Amazon campus. The concept is part of Chicago's bidding for Amazon headquarters contract, which would bring 50,000 high-payed jobs to the city.
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Stadium secrets & future predictions revealed
There will always be stadium fans, but owners and managers face significant challenges to overcome the following pitfalls and adapt to the growing demand for a better, more sustainable experience of the future.
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Fascinating facts about stadiums that you didn’t know
You probably know these stadia, but there are still facts about some of the most famous grounds that very few of you might know. Have a look and let us know if we were right.
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Budapest: Storm Herwart didn't spare MTK stadium
It's the third strong storm in October that brings stadium-related news. This time the modern MTK stadium in Budapest had part of its roof membrane torn. Some Hungarian media mock the project, but should they?
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Saudi Arabia: Women to be (somewhat) allowed into stadiums from 2018
It's a historic step but let's not get overexcited. Saudi Arabia will remain one of the worst countries in terms of women's rights even after female fans enter stadiums in 2018.
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Germany: New stadium in Darmstadt by the end of 2020
After failed attempt to relocate now SV Darmstadt 98 are ready to rebuild their stadium entirely. By the end of 2020 no piece of the old ground will remain in place.
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San Diego: 1904 FC announce stadium plans
You may have not heard of the team despite its seemingly-historic name. No wonder, they're brand new and plan growing steadily. This time next year they should have their first ever own stadium.
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Belgium: Club Brugge again closer to new stadium
The Flemish Government has today approved the new Brugge urban area plan. It paves the way for Club Brugge's 40,000-capacity new stadium. It should be ready in 2022.
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Izmir: Alsancak Stadium under construction, though issues remain
After 3 years of impasse the iconic football ground is finally under construction. But there's still conflict between central and local authorities regarding insufficient parking spaces.
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Sevilla: Betis renegotiating stadium loan
They were due to repay it within two years from construction delivery, now Betis want to get 5 more years. This way the new south stand would actually pay for itself.
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Italy: Bari set to rebuild Stadio San Nicola
After years of gradual deterioration the monumental Copa 90 stadium is expected to be completely redeveloped. By 2022 it should lose 13,000 seats and move fans closer to the field. Will this grand plan happen?
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Washington, D.C.: RFK Stadium sees end of MLS football
On October 22 the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium saw its very last football game. After Redskins, now it's time for DC United to find a new home.
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Brooks High School with its new $3 million stadium
Rival high schools will be playing their first football game at the new Brooks high school which has constructed its new $3 million stadium in Roseland on Saturday.
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England: Tottenham set new Premier League record
It wasn't until their fifth game at Wembley that Tottenham Hotspur managed to break the ceiling and set new Premier League attendance record. Of course we only mean the new league's record, old one for Division One still stands.
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Poland: Is this the best new speedway stadium?
It could just be the only country where a multi-use stadium could lose the football use to provide better condition for motorcycle speedway. But if it happens along this concept, it's worth it!
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Italy: That's some temporary stadium!
Vast majority of its auditorium is modular and tubular. And yet it's one of Italy's most modern stadia and not just because of the despair of the country's infrastructure overall...
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London: Mayor impatient over delayed report into London Stadium excess cost
Sadiq Khan has voiced his upset after the findings of an inquiry into the London Stadium’s finances were delayed by four months.
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Las Vegas: Raiders to break ground on November 13
Though unofficial, this information seems very credible as a labour union reveals official groundbreaking date of the world's second most expensive stadium in history.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 31 – From Ecuador to Hungary
You won't guess which piece of news was the most popular among you, the readers, last week. But surprises aside, there was quite a lot happening in Germany, England and... Ireland, sadly. Here are the news as we covered them, to get them weekly to your inbox, just subscribe here!
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Rome: Roma delivers missing documents to push stadium forward
The football club met all deadlines indicated by officials, providing them with all additional documentation required by the Conference of Services. Will this be enough for the project to move forward?
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The Top 3 Premier League Stadiums
Many people see the English Premier League as the stand-out league in world football. The fact that England was indeed the birthplace of the game makes it one of the most, if not the most popular league around.
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Netherlands: Breda selling stadium but not to local club
The city of Breda decided to open the bidding for Rat Verlegh Stadion. The big issue is that NAC Breda cannot afford the transaction, which may lead to very unwelcome scenario.
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England: Hotel at Mansfield stadium still possible?
While we only found out about the plan now, it's already quite uncertain. But the hotel at Mansfield Town stadium might still happen, if local councillor is to be believed.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium deal allows to avoid taxes?
It may be one of the most stunning stadiums ever built, but the contract allows Falcons owner and billionaire not to pay some $26 million in taxes, according to local lawyer. Fox 5 covers the story.
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Italy: Genoa mayor invites clubs to buy stadium
If Atalanta could, why can't Sampdoria and Genoa? Mayor invites both clubs to create a joint-venture and take over at Marassi, taking the burden off from taxpayers' shoulders.
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Top 3 rugby stadiums in Australia
Even though there have been concerns over recent times over rugby on the whole in Australia, it still remains a moderately popular sport.
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StadiumDB comment: He's breaking up the Crew
They're among the oldest MLS clubs with first ever football-specific stadium in the US. Now that their shameless owner suggests he may end the frachise, the ball is on Crew supporters' side.
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England: They made it, crowdfunding for safe standing section complete!
One day before the final deadline they made it. The “Make Safe Standing Happen” campaign now has all the funding needed to install 550 rail seats at Shrewsbury Town's stadium. With big help from fans of other clubs!
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Brussels: National stadium could be downsized to 40,000
Ghelamco revealed their plan to accommodate Anderlecht's wishes by reducing capacity after Euro 2020. The simplified design should also take less time to build.
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The top three most beautiful football stadiums in the world
As building and design tools become ever more advanced, the boundary between architecture and art is becoming increasingly blurred. Major cities across the globe are seeking to outdo each other when it comes to the most eye catching and distinctive public buildings, and today’s metropolitan skylines would have looked like science fiction back in the 1960s.
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Ireland: Hurricane tears roof at Turners Cross
Ophelia brought distress in Ireland, where high winds caused significant damage and one confirmed casualty. One of the outcomes is collapse of roof over part of Turners Cross stadium.
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Hungary: Haladás Sports complex to open in November
Hungary's latest stadium and indoor hall are officially complete. The complex will be first shown to all citizens of Szombathely on November 8.
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Miami: Score for Beckham, but time still running out
Miami-Dade District Court dismissed the lawsuit by rich activist who wanted to stop David Beckham's MLS stadium from getting built in Overtown. Good news for the former footballer, but time isn't exactly on his side.
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Nuremberg: What future awaits Max-Morlock-Stadion?
If it remains a municipal stadium, taxpayers will have to put forward €1.8 million every year for repairs and operation. Is it time for 1. FC Nürnberg to take over at Max-Morlock-Stadion?
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Senegal: China to renovate four major stadia
Following meetings earlier this week Chinese authorities will run a large renovation project for several Senegalese stadiums, most notably the national Stade Leopold Senghor.
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Berlin: Two studies into options for Hertha
Hertha Berlin commissioned a feasibility study into possible stadium beside their current home. Meanwhile, the senate of Berlin ordered examination of how or if the historical Olympiastadion could be redeveloped.
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Ecuador: Barcelona to have a shopping center built beside stadium
With 80% of revenue going to the club, this new development is expected to stabilise Barcelona's finances and allow gradual upgrades of Estadio Monumental.
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England: Work on York Community Stadium to commence soon
Construction is likely to start soon as new contractor has been appointed to deliver the 8,000-capacity stadium. Buckingham Group will run the project until it opens in 2019.
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England: Southport FC to expand stadium before building new one
In order to generate more revenue and improve the club's standing, Southport FC will upgrade existing main stand and build a new one. In the long term, however, the plan is to leave for a different location.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 30 – From Valencia to Wolfsburg and beyond
It's still hard to believe that new Mestalla is about to get back on track. That's why it made our biggest headlines last week. What else mattered? See here and subscribe to read the weekly updates earlier than they're published at our website!
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Valencia: New Mestalla could reach 65,000 seats!
While it's still being approached as a 55,000-seater, the new stadium of Valencia CF could end up holding 65,000 people as soon as demand is sufficient. First meeting at the city hall was held today.
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Cincinnati: No new stadium, sharing with NFL instead?
FC Cincinnati asked the county to split their new stadium cost 50/50. Except the county commissioners seem unkeen to do that. Instead, they propose for the MLS hopefuls to use existing NFL stadium.
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Tokyo: Olympic Stadium worker committed suicide due to overwork
Though the tragedy occurred in March, only now we have confirmation that 23-year-old worker's suicide was caused by extreme overwork, even if indirectly.
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Naples: Napoli to build a small private stadium?
It's as tense as we normally see in the world of football. Napoli chairman bashed local authorities in Naples and announced he wants to build a small stadium for his club, leaving the city with burdensome Stadio San Paolo.
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Oslo: Vålerenga stadium gets 10-year naming rights deal
Opened just last month, the new stadium of Oslo's biggest club has now received its first naming contract and already a long-term one. Intility Arena it is!
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Texas: $1-billion superstadium with... sun blinding players
“Blinded by the light” isn't just a song title, it's also the recurring theme at AT&T Stadium. Despite over $1 billion spent there are games during which players are blinded by the sun. Why?
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Nigeria: Authorities play down poor crowd management
Initial report suggested up to 5 people could have been killed in stampede at Nigeria's most modern stadium. No casualties were confirmed but authorities seem to be far too complecent with 9 people in hospital.
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Stadium Blackjack – Facts you should know
Picture a sight of 44 different electronic player terminals laid out in a stadium-like pattern, inside a casino! There’s a single live blackjack dealer opposite all these terminals, facing the players.
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Wolfsburg: See Volkswagen Arena roof dance with the wind
Storm Xavier left rubble across Northern and Eastern Europe, culminating in Germany. And yet Volkswagen Arena's roof remains intact despite bending heavily under strong wind. See the video to admire how well engineered it is!
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Qatar 2022: First prefabs of Zaha Hadid's dome are in place
Each of them weighs 540 tons and will give support to one-of-a-kind dome hovering above 40,000 fans during the World Cup. Likened to a vagina in mainstream media, this stadium will become a landmark for Qatar and beyond.
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London: Chelsea to double revenue at new Bridge
Chelsea are barely 4th in terms of revenue according to Deloitte but their new commercial director wants to double revenue, promising levels unseen so far in football. The new stadium is part of this strategy.
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Valencia: Smaller and more slender new Mestalla
Though the stadium will lose roughly 20,000 seats compared to the original design, we dare to say it will look better than initially proposed. This is how Valencia wants to finish their abandoned stadium project.
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Russia 2018: Fire erupts at Nizhny Novgorod stadium
It looked really seriously as clouds of black smoke dominated Nizhny Novgorod's skyline. Thankfully, the fire is now extinguished and works should not suffer from any significant delays.
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Africa: 2038 World Cup in... Ghana?
The tournament is two decades away but Ghana already have an eye on hosting rights of their first FIFA tournament. This impressive vision of Black Star Stadium is the first symbol of what's planned.
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Milan: Inter and Milan agree to invest in San Siro
Though their stadium is Italy's largest, Milan's derby rivals fall behind in revenue. To boost their profile both AC Milan and Inter express willingness to invest.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 29 - all about Chorzów
With 100,000 visitors in one day, surely Stadion Śląski is last week's hero. What else? Find the most important last week's headlines here. And, of course, subscribe for weekly updates straight to your inbox!
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Spain: Valencia announce construction restart!
FINALLY! After 8.5 years of standstill Valencia CF has today announced restart of construction at Nou Mestalla. The new stadium should be ready in May, 2021.
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England: Bolton fans await stadium listing decision
They managed to protect Macron Stadium from being sold without notice but their efforts are opposed by Bolton Wanderers. Now both fans and the club await final decision. A Bolton News report.
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Poland: “Cauldron of witches” alive again
After over two decades of gradual reconstruction it's finally ready. And Stadion Śląski drew massive crowds of almost 100,000 people for its reopening community day!
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France: Ligue 1 game cancelled after serious accident
All it took was a goal celebration to take down a barrier between players and fans in the away section. Dozens of people fell, resulting in 27 people being injured, 5 seriously.
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Glasgow: Celtic's hotel given the green light
£18-million development beside Celtic Park has been given the go-ahead from Glasgow City Council and with no objections filed, the club has 3 years to break ground.
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New design: If MLS comes to Music City...
Football (we mean soccer) and football (the other one) could be played here at Nashville's fairgrounds if the city is awarded an MLS franchise. To get there they've released this stadium concept.
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Poland: Chorzów back on track with stadium plans
Green light from councilors means the 16,000-capacity stadium plan can go ahead again. City hall expects groundbreaking in a year and delivery in 4 years.
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London: Fulham to show Craven Cottage expansion design soon
Pre-application documents filed, now it's time for public exhibition and consultation of what will be the new Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage. Planning application should follow by year end.
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Spain: Farewell, beautiful Anoeta!
It's one of those stadiums that have a special place in our hearts. The concrete beauty from San Sebastian will, however, change for good by this time next year. Demolition of first stand is about to begin.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 28 – UEFA's ultimatum and host selections
Last week was largely about UEFA. The European federation selected hosts for 2019 finals as 2018 CL final venue is preparing for its edition. At the same time Euro 2020 hosting rights for Brussels are under threat...
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Poland: Ruch to get a larger stadium if council agrees
The turbulent tale of Poland's most decorated club may see a happy end. But not just yet. First, the city council needs to approve on pushing their new stadium forward. Decision will be made on Thursday.
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Sacramento: That's how you consult stadium ambiance
The stadium design already includes expectations of many fans. Now Sacramento Republic go further and open crucial zones of the stadium to public consultation in their 'Citizen Architects' project.
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Belo Horizonte: New Galo stadium will create a white elephant
While the green light for Atletico Mineiro to build their private stadium is great news for Atletico fans, it's a potential horror for Estadio Raimundo Sampaio where they play at present.
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Rome: AS Roma construction no sooner than 2018
In case anyone had hopes for first sod going into the ground this year, it's not happening. The new AS Roma stadium will see groundbreaking in 2018. Delivery is planned for the 2020/21 season, when AS Roma hope to win the domestic championship.
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Sydney: Australia's steepest stadium under construction
Official groundbreaking ceremony took place today on what is expected to be one of the best rectangular stadia across Australia. Delivery of the 30,000-seater is expected in 2019.
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Washington D.C.: Scheduling games at Audi Field is a challenge
As construction continues on schedule, D.C. United are still unsure about their home-game schedule for the 2018 MLS season. Audi Field won't be ready by mid-season so they might have to use an alternative venue.
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Augsburg: WWK Arena lit up for the first time
Just as promised, they made it before the end of summer. This week WWK Arena in Augsburg saw its brand new illumination light up, celebrating victory against RB Leipzig.
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Euro 2020: UEFA sets ultimatum for Brussels
They only have 2 months to prove that Brussels can indeed host games of Euro 2020. If they fail, UEFA will take away hosting rights from Belgium. It would be the first such case.
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Ghana: Asante Kotoko announce new stadium plans
One of Africa's most successful football teams is about to deliver a private stadium outside Kumasi. The 20,000-facility will be built within their training complex.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Week 27 – all about Wanda
Welcome to the latest issue of our weekly recap. It's been a fruitful one and we hope you enjoyed the exciting news from Spain, Germany and beyond! Here they are, the most firy headlines. In order to get them early every week, use the below form to subscribe!
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UEFA: Madrid, Baku, Istanbul and Budapest take 2019 finals
Champions League final awarded to Wanda Metropolitano, Europa League goes to Baku's Olympic Stadium, Women's Champions League to Groupama Arena and the UEFA Super Cup to Vodafone Park in Istanbul.
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Mexico: Azteca damaged by earthquake, but only slightly
While it may have looked scary to see one of the stands almost split in half visually, that's just how the stadium deals with earth shaking beneath it.
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Kyiv: What will change before 2018 Champions League final?
Olympic Stadium in Kyiv may have hosted the final of Euro 2012 just 5 years ago, but it now needs upgrade in order to satisfy all UEFA requirements ahead of the upcoming Champions League final in 2018.
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England: 7 people arrested in connection to Northampton stadium expansion
Seven people have been arrested in connection with a missing £10.25m loan to Northampton Town Football Club. The loan was expected to cover expansion of the east side, not delivered to this day.
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Atlanta: New attendance record in MLS
It's only their first season, but Atlanta United are already making history in MLS. Just set a new record for single-game attendance and are on their way to set another at season end.
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The best World Cup stadiums in history
With the 2018 World Cup in Russia just a few months away, we look at the some of the best stadiums on the planet to have hosted a World Cup game.
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Madrid: Atletico open new stadium in style
It's not the style on the field that we mean here, even if 1:0 is good enough for three points. But Wanda Metropolitano means much more for Atletico, Madrid and all of Spanish football...
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Euro 2024: Germany confirms 10 candidate stadiums
On Friday the German football association confirmed the selection of 10 host cities and stadia for Euro 2024. No new construction and few major renovations are planned.
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Edinburgh: Meadowbank to close for good in December
After a long run of nearly half a century, Edinburgh's primary track and field stadium is about to be demolished. The city plans to create a new state-of-the-art sports centre on the same site.
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Europa League: Unprecedented 1. FC Köln invasion on London
Up to 20,000 supporters from Cologne may have come to London for their Europa League game against Arsenal. But few of them are likely to see the actual game live.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 26 summarises last week
Some of you have already read it directly via email. The rest can find our weekly newsletter here. If that's something you'd like to receive, please be sure to subscribe for future editions!
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Barcelona: Groundbreaking at Estadi Johan Cruyff
In just over a year it will be ready to begin a new era in Barcelona's reserve, youth and women's football. The stadium named after Johan Cruijff will be ready in late 2018.
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London: Newham stadium loan never to be recouped?
The challenged London borough contributed over £44.4 million to effectively get 35% stake in London Stadium. That loan is now considered damaged, which means it might never be recouped.
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Scotland: Partick Thistle secure naming rights deal
Partick Thistle have changed the name of their stadium after signing a six-figure sponsorship deal. The 3-year deal will still include Firhill in stadium name, though in a less exposed position. A BBC report.
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Russia 2018: Another alteration in Samara's dome
As cost-cutting efforts continue, the iconic dome of Samara Arena will be covered by polycarbonate in less than 50%, while the remainder will be simple profiled tinware.
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Three important stadium-related factors you must take into account while betting on football
Home field advantage, new stadium factor, supporters' activities are all major factors that come into play in football games, as players often perform better as a group in familiar surroundings.
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New stadium: Vålerenga finally at home
It wasn't the best game but it should be a new start for the popular Oslo team. Their long-dreamed new stadium is finally here and its opening was quite a celebration.
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England: Birmingham defeats Liverpool for Commonwealth Games
The West Midlands city will be the official candidate of England to host 2022 Commonwealth Games, should a bid be filed. Liverpool's campaign failed. What does that mean for Everton's new stadium, which was at its heart?
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Scotland: Aberdeen population still split about new stadium
More than 10,000 people have officially given their views on the proposed Kingsford Stadium for Aberdeen FC. The outcome may be surprising as opponents get over 47% of the vote.
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Madrid: Atletico almost ready for historic relocation
There are only finishing touches left as the illumination is tested, floodlights being calibrated and grass getting stronger on the field. On September 16 the 6-year long reconstruction comes to a grand finale!
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Ethiopia: 7 dead in stadium build blast in Addis Ababa
After a failed cover-up effort the Addis Standard has confirmed that 7 workers were killed in a blast and resulting fire, while 12 further have been injured. One more case of how Chinese contractors mistreat local workforce during African projects.
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London: Here's the massive plan next to Tottenham's stadium
While Spurs are building the most expensive private stadium in Europe, beside their project something even more expensive is about to emerge. With 2,500 new homes it will cost £1 billion.
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Top 4 stadium-size casinos you should know about
The casinos of the present day are far more than just gambling places; they’re actually mini-cities where people can eat, drink, shop, visit spas, stay in a 5-star suite and of course gamble! Let’s take you through the top 4 stadium-size casinos you should know about.
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Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians still not in best shape
Three years after the World Cup there are areas still not complete, while commercial spaces aren't leased yet. Few non-sporting events take place. The list of challenges ahead of Arena Corinthians is long.
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Mexico: National team unable to fill Azteca
The Mexican national team will not play their last 2018 qualifying match at Estadio Azteca after poor attendance records in all previous fixtures. The game will be played at one of two most modern stadiums in Mexico instead.
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France: Polish owner to build new stadium for Nantes?
Waldemar Kita's new plan is to deliver a brand new stadium with private funds rather than expect money from taxpayers' coffers. This time public authorities seem more keen on talking.
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London: No, atmosphere at London Stadium won't improve
London's latest stadium will see its season opener as late as last week and we already know that protests are being planned for the game. One of the causes is the stadium itself.
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Russia 2018: Nizhny Novgorod stands covered
It may be just 60% of the whole roof, but all of the auditorium is now covered in Nizhny Novgorod. Polycarbonate panels in three colours form a whirlpool layout, but does it look good? Judge yourselves.
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New design: Meet Bundesliga's latest stadium design
SC Freiburg fans finally saw how their new home will look in mid-2020. With 36% of capacity dedicated to standing supporters, this might be one of the more atmospheric venues. And there's much more to it!
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Berlin: Hertha's goal – new stadium by 2025
Reconstruction of Olympiastadion is far from a done deal. But with or without it, Hertha aim at playing in a new stadium by 2025.
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Liverpool: Second architectural firm known for Everton stadium
According to the Architect's Journal, Sheppard Robson has won a key role on the project to build a new stadium for Everton FC. Robson would support US-based Meis Architects.
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Strasbourg: Racing hope to expand stadium by up to 7,000
President of Racing Club hopes that within 4 years their stadium could reach 32,000 or 33,000, meeting long-term Ligue 1 demand. But in order for this to happen, up to €100 million needs to be spent, supposedly by taxpayers.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Grab Issue 24 here!
This year's most expensive and perhaps most bizarre stadium were both opened last week, so it's worth the read. If you like this form of weekly roundup, be sure to subscribe!
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Rome: Another challenge to AS Roma plans
As opponents remain active, a new legal challenge has been launched against the AS Roma stadium in Tor di Valle. This time regarding potential illicit enrichment of the private investors.
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Russia 2018: Balancing Kaliningrad stadium's budget might be a challenge
While delivery in December 2017 seems to be rather safe, maintaining the new Kaliningrad stadium after the FIFA World Cup could be challenging. New estimates put annual cost at 220 million rubles.
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England: Fans urge Huddersfield Town to expand stadium
Tweets and emails remind Huddersfield Town that there aren't enough tickets for everyone interested. But is this enough of a reason to revamp John Smith's Stadium already?
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New stadium: The 600-ton horse head in Ashgabat
It's surely one of the most unique stadiums worldwide. But its story is as more interesting as a case of lavish spending and creation of what can only become a white elephant stadium with a white horse's head.
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New stadium: Turkmenistan's best stadium (for now!)
Until September 17 this is the best stadium across Turkmenistan. Built in the middle of nowhere, it's one of Ashgabat's iconic projects, even if will soon be topped by the new Olympic Stadium.
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Paris: “Just don't call it a stadium!”
In just two months the latest and most modern stadium in Paris will open to the public. But operator insists that U Arena not be called a stadium, rather a multi-use arena. And he's got a good point there!
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New stadium: Atlanta's Pantheon comes to life today!
After exactly 1,200 days since groundbreaking the world's most expensive stadium opens tonight. It brings as much to sports as it does to architecture and engineering!
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Stuttgart: Roof replaced, here to stay for 25-30 years
Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart has just received a fresh white membrane coating and looks brand new, at least in bird's view. New membrane should last longer than the old one, up to three decades.
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Cologne: 1. FC Köln stadium expansion doubtful
Reaching the desired size of 75,000 seems extremely unlikely for Bundesliga team 1. FC Köln. However, smaller expansion of their current home are possible, should the city and club agree.
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England: 530 students learning every day at new Kidderminster stadium?
Kidderminster Harriers have football league aspirations, but as of now the club cannot support itself. The solution? A new stadium that would also become a place of higher education for over 500 people.
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New design: Is this how Christchurch will rebuild?
Report commissioned by the city and government suggests building a domed stadium with sliding field. Earthquake-stricken Christchurch might get New Zealand's best stadium.
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Perth: Field installation complete at Perth Stadium
Installation of the turf onto the Perth Stadium playing surface is now complete, marking another project milestone. With progress at 90%, the project is one more step closer to the opening of the venue in early 2018.
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Croatia: Rijeka built a stand in 72 days to make it in time!
From groundbreaking to delivery just over two months. It may seem impossible, but it shows just how far local authorities went to enable Champions League games for newly-crowned champion of Croatia.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: From Paraguay to Bulgaria, here's issue 23
All the biggest developments of last week in one piece. To get such weekly update via email, please make sure to subscribe and never miss a significant development covered by StadiumDB.
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Mexico City: Construction for Cruz Azul to begin in late 2017 or early 2018
If the director general of public Instituto del Deporte is to be believed, we're about to see major development on Mexico's latest sports city and the Cruz Azul football stadium at its heart. But are we?
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Scotland: Planning application by Dundee FC in December
As public consultation is getting closer, supporters share mixed feelings about the proposed Dundee FC stadium. But if it proceeds, planning application may come in December and complete design in early 2018.
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The five biggest stadiums in the world
One of the joys of the beautiful game is to get out and explore new away grounds. No two grounds are the same, and we all have our favourites.
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Russia 2018: Death and design change in Nizhny Novgorod
Unfortunately we have confirmation of a worker's death in Nizhny Novgorod. What's also confirmed is a very significant design change and continuous delay at the construction site.
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New design: Like a decorative headdress
Yes, this stadium is literally inspired by a hat. Not only is that an interesting inspiration, the outcome is one of the finest stadiums we've seen in the making for the 2022 World Cup.
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Paraguay: La Nueva Olla comes to life!
From today onwards it's the best and largest stadium in Paraguay. First one to have field-level boxes but also a stadium built partly by its supporters. Welcome home, Cerro Porteño!
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Hannover: Surprise declaration in favour of legal pyrotechnics
If there's one person you would expect to be sceptical of pyro, it's a minister of interior. But it's exactly his announcement in favour of legal flares that sparked new heated discussion in Germany.
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Dresden: Building a model of the steepest modern grandstand
It might just be the single steepest stadium in Europe, significantly bove UEFA and FIFA recommendations. To make sure it would be safe, Dynamo Dresden will build a 1:1 mockup.
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Study proves that NFL stadiums and casinos can co-exist
The manner in which sports betting is approached in many places, it is actually pushing the activity to an unregulated marketplace, which may end up becoming a problem for the sports themselves, a study claims.
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London: Brentford's stadium smaller and later
They waited so long for their new home that it's now redesigned and relocated, which means new approval is needed. The stadium will have less seats and its delivery may slip from 2019 to 2020.
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Bolivia: Tragic accident, floodlight mast crashed onto spectators
One of Real Santa Cruz stadium's floodlight masts collapsed last weekend. Unfortunately, there were people at the stadium and the accident claimed one life.
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Poland: Fans in Zabrze pushing for missing stand
Three modern sides and one that used to commemorate Hitler. Time to change it, say fans of Górnik Zabrze, who are the only ones in Poland buying 100% of available tickets this season.
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Bulgaria: Ludogorets open new grandstand
They've narrowly made it in time to inaugurate the new east stand this week. Second phase of stadium reconstruction is officially delivered and it only took a few months!
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Find your Issue 22 here and join for more
Here are our favourite news of last week. If you fancy a summary like this in your inbox every week, be sure to subscribe via the form below...
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Wales: Swansea “very close” to stadium deal?
According to BBC Wales, it's finally close to an agreement about Swansea City taking over at Liberty Stadium. This would end a deadlock over the ground in recent years.
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England: Stoke finishing expansion with record capacity
In the brief history of bet365 Stadium it has never accommodated that many people. On Saturday up to 30,089 fans can enjoy the return of Premier League football.
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Romania: Grave error confirmed, further delay possible
You may remember that story, which was the first of its kind in 16 years of our existence. Two parts of this stadium's roof don't match one-another and now the challenge is to make them fit safely.
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New stadiums: Crawley, Southport, Ashton and Matlock added
Four new English stadiums joined our base during the weekend. It's stunning what grounds are used as way back as 7th tier of the English football system!
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St. Paul: Excavation proceeds, first crane arrives at Allianz Field
At the construction site in St. Paul, a central tower crane has taken up residence and the hole for Minnesota United's soccer stadium is about 40-50% dug. A Star Tribune report.
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Bristol: Rovers stay put, plan to revamp Memorial Stadium
After years of work on the proposed UWE Stadium, Bristol Rovers finally scrapped the plan. Instead, the team opt to redevelop current Memorial Stadium.
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China: Gold paint to change stadium's feng shui
They were struggling to win a home game for almost all of the season. Guangzhou R&F thus decided to paint their stadium gold and get rid of bad luck. You might now believe the results after the change.
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Liverpool: See what has changed at Anfield this summer
First new field since 1999, expanded Kop and over 60 more upgrades have been carried out this summer, together worth more than £10 million.
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London: Arsenal become first Premier League club to use only green energy
From last week onwards Emirates Stadium is supplied with renewable energy only. No, it hasn't been covered with photovoltaic panels. Instead, the supplier pledges to provide only their solar plants' energy.
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Bergamo: Atalanta officially buy the stadium
The Comune di Bergamo has officially announced that Atalanta have bought Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia. Within 6 months we should see the concrete plan of redevelopment.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 21, check it out here
Missed some of last week's headlines? Here's the latest summary, getting you the most important news in just 300 words!
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Aberdeen: Celtic and Hearts support Aberdeen's stadium scheme
In a rare case of solidarity two high-profile Scottish clubs stand behind Aberdeen FC's plan to build both their new stadium and training centre within the same plot.
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Munich: Webasto owner promises stadium to TSV 1860
They may have fallen down to regional league, but billionaire Gerhard Mey believes “sky is the limit” for TSV. He foresees a stadium for 40,000 people.
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Montreal: Olympic Stadium becomes refugee centre
Fearing Trump's deportation policies, a record-breaking number of people from the US are seeking refuge in Canada. The biggest burden falls on Montreal, which forced authorities to create a makeshift residential centre in the Olympic Stadium.
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England: Shrews fans crowdfund for first safe standing section
No professional English club has one of these yet. Shrewsbury Town FC hope to be the first ones with safe standing section. And you can help them. We have!
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New stadium: Change of shift in Samsun
It's named after the old one, but that's a completely different stadium. On Sunday two strongest teams in Turkey will fight for the Super Cup. Please meet the new Turkish gem of the Black Sea!
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North Carolina: Land value may impact MLS proposal
Land under the proposed stadium for North Carolina FC is worth $91 million. It seems inlikely the club would be willing to pay, so finding a suitable public-priave partnership could be key to building the stadium.
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Athens: Pole vaulter sues over national stadium injury
Golden medalist Konstantinos Filippidis demands €530,000 in damages over injury he suffered from at the national stadium in Athens.
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Germany: Borussia repay municipal stadium loan
Borussia Mönchengladbach returned over €50 million to the city hall, representing all of the stadium construction loan and accumulated interest. Borussia-Park is far from paid-off though.
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London: Wimbledon select Andrew Scott to build stadium
One more step forward for AFC Wimbledon as the club have selected their preferred contractor for Plough Lane. The stadium will be built by Andrew Scott Ltd.
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Perth: Hybrid turf being laid
The grass with 10% of synthetic fibres is already arriving at Perth Stadium, currently the largest football project in Australia. Over 18,000 square meters will be laid altogether.
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Poland: Symbolic end at Śląski, but construction continues
The 54,000-seat giant in Chorzów is theoretically ready for use, if you believe the fire department and construction suprvisors. But in reality work goes on. And on. And on.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 20, get your weekly update here!
All crucial news of the past 7 days in one place. What happened in construction, naming rights, design announcements and more? Check here!
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Detroit: County executive supports MLS stadium plan
Detroit's hope of luring a Major League Soccer franchise gained a boost on Monday as a Wayne County executive backed a plan that would allow for a new stadium. A ESPN FC report.
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England: A look at the best Stadiums in the Premier League
Due to its unpredictable nature, The Premier League is often referred to as the most exciting league in world football and with some of the most passionate fans around. It only follows that England is home to some of the most impressive stadiums in the world.
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London: What do we know about the Northumberland Development Project?
There is no doubt that the new Spurs stadium will be one of the elite grounds in England, and it will be exciting to see the North London club play their games there. Now their main aim is to ensure that they guarantee Champions League football for their inaugural season at the new ground.
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France: Ligue 1 debutants ask fans to buy a stand for them
This unique stadium will make its debut in France's top flight in just two weeks. In order to meet demand during upgrades, Amiens SC have asked fans to finance a temporary grandstand.
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London: White Hart Lane out, safe standing in
The last piece of 118 years of history was demolished yesterday in northern London's Tottenham district. Now the new stadium continues to rise and first four 'safe standing' seats are in place!
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The FA Cup debate: Should semi-finals at Wembley Stadium be scrapped?
For years, the debate over whether FA Cup semi-finals should be held at the home of English football or, as it was for so long, at neutral venues continues to divide supporters.
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Romania: Construction fail in Craiova causes further mockery
When construction workers at the largest stadium build in Romania began joining two halves of the stadium's dome, it turned out one piece is 25-30cm taller than the other...
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Madrid: New stadium to be paid off in 7 seasons?
When Atletico began reconstruction, their budget was €122 million. Now it's almost three times higher and increased revenue should help amortise investment cost in 6-7 seasons.
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New design: The final plan for Polonia?
After far too many failed attempts of private or public-private stadium projects, taxpayers are to foot all of the bill for 12,000-seat stadium at the heart of Warsaw.
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Athens: AEK break ground in Nea Philadelphia!
It's almost unbelievable that we're actually seeing it happen. Today heavy machinery began work in the Athens district of Nea Philadelphia, beginning construction of Greece's largest private stadium.
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Liverpool: Everton CEO teasing fans with stadium hints
CEO Robert Elstone made quite amazing hints and suggestions during podcast for supporters. Now the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium concept has to live up to them.
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London: Chelsea seeking funding for new stadium
While some expected Roman Abramovich to simply foot the bill with one signature, Chelsea's new stadium is likely to use more conventional bank loans for all or most of its cost.
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Marseille: Olympique agree with city over Velodrome use
After a series of tensions in the past years, Olympique Marseille has finally agreed new terms for their Orange Velodrome tenancy. In the future OM could take over all stadium management.
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Baltimore: New giant screens installed at M&T Bank Stadium
Each measures exactly 671 square meters (7,222 square feet), twice the size of old M&T Bank Stadium's videoboards. This marks phase one of $145-million redevelopment.
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Russia: Farmer creatively mocks Zenit Arena
“Not even one ruble was stolen during construction” says the plaque hanged on this Zenit Arena. Not the original one but that built in 5 days using only hay.
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China: Bayern announcing their third stadium
Allianz Arena is under renovation, the reserve arena almost finished not far away and now Bayern have announced their third stadium, to be built in Shenzhen, China.
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Minnesota: Rumours confirmed, Allianz teams up with MNUFC
As of now the Minneaosta United future stadium is referred to as Allianz Field. The ground will only open in 2019 but already has the first Allianz naming rights deal in the US.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 19, check last week's headlines!
Welcome to the 19th issue of StadiumDB newsletter! We're happy to give you last week's top news and, as is quite common recently, a lot of of our coverage was focused on England and their stadia. But there's much more from other countries and continents below as well!
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London: Olympic Stadium won't be sponsored by betting companies
Come the 2017/18 Premier League season, the search for naming rights begins again in London. However, London Stadium will not be sponsored by any betting company in order not to cause conflict with West Ham's sponsor Betway.
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Munich: Home again after 12 years
They have just been relegated two leagues down. Despair? To the contrary, there was celebration in Munich as TSV 1860 finally returned to downtown Munich from the hated Allianz Arena.
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Sevilla: Betis complete stadium expansion
It took them just 9 months to deliver a massive grandstand for over 14,000 people. But there's a lot more changing at Betis' home ground this summer.
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Brazil: Santos come up with new stadium plan
The legendary Brazilian team are willing to build a private stadium together with local rivals, Jabaquara AC. This news comes after failed attempt to team up with another local team.
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Minneapolis: 12 weeks of repairs at U.S. Bank Stadium
A massive number of 3,000 facade panels have to be removed and then attached again in U.S. Bank Stadium's first major repair, less than a year after opening.
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Miami: Beckham's plan in trouble yet again?
In case you thought this time it's actually going to happen, it might not. David Beckham's stadium plan is in jeopardy one more time as lawsuit against recent land deal is filed.
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England: Scunthorpe United's new stadium should be ready for the 2018/19 season
Scunthorpe United won't move out of their current home until mid-2018. Bad news? To some extent, but at least now the new ground is moving forward after numerous setbacks!
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Louisville: Support for Butchertown stadium plan
Chants could be heard around Butchertown and even Louisville's top leader showed his support. “Build the stadium,” Mayor Greg Fischer said. WHAS11 report.
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England: See what Salford City are building in less than a year
In January there was no piece of their new stadium. Now they already have three out of four stands. By year end Salford City should have all of their reinvented Moor Lane.
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Poland: A chance for Arena Zabrze's last piece?
With three modern stands and a hole filled by dilapidating old west stand, Arena Zabrze is hardly the optimal stadium. But the city officials seem to have an idea on how to finance the new main stand...
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New design: North Carolina's first MLS stadum?
There are two teams from North Carolina competing for a spot in the current round of MLS expansion. North Carolina FC reveals this amazing design to get the edge!
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England: York Community Stadium finally with time frame
Though it was first hoped to open in 2011, to this day York City FC have been waiting to break ground. Things are bout to change though and from 2019 onwards the team will play in their new home.
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Innovations: Between esports and football stadia
Whether you enjoy it or not, esports are here to stay. And by here we mean stadiums, not only those built for football. With growing market it's no wonder that Tottenham expect to host large esport events at their new stadium.
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Liverpool: The Kop growing this summer
There are many stands going by this name, but there's only one that instantly comes to mind. Anfield's The Kop is undergoing expansion these days, which will see fans sitting... above the street!
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 18 for you, grab it here!
A week's news in one article. Brief summary that you can get every week right to your inbox at no cost. Check what's new and order the next issue via mail!
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New stadium: In Iran it's a gem
…and for us it's still quite interesting. The latest addition on StadiumDB is the very first stadium in Iran to have all seats covered by roof. And quite a roof it is!
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Moscow: CSKA stadium with stronger identity
After almost a year in operation there are still improvements awaiting VEB Arena in Moscow. New murals, multimedia museum and perhaps more, but what about revenue?
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London: Stamford Bridge gains connectivity partner
Chelsea FC signed a partnership agreement with Ericsson to ensure fast internet access to all fans at Stamford Bridge. This suggests fans may indeed spend two more seasons at the old Bridge.
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Senegal: 8 dead in Dakar's wall collapse
It took less than a minute for a small riot to cause fatalities. 8 people dead and over 60 injured is the latest outcome of Saturday's disaster at Stade Demba Diop.
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Glasgow: Nightclub in east stand of Ibrox?
A London nightclub owner wants to turn former offices at Ibrox into a new venue. The project will make use of empty office space within the east stand.
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New construction: See now how Tynecastle is growing
Changes can be noticed almost by the day with their great pace. The biggest one awaits Hearts supporters in September, when their stadium will finally be equipped with a large, modern main stand.
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Germany: New, smaller floodlight masts in Jena
After the famous “giraffes” were demolished in 2013, now new floodlights have to be mounted urgently in order to meet league requirements. They should be done by December.
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Lyon: Naming deal signed, now it's Groupama Stadium
First naming rights contract in the history of Parc OL is signed. For at least three years it will be known officially as Groupama Stadium.
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England: Bournemouth confirm new stadium's location
After searching high and low, AFC Bournemouth decided to move just meters away from their current stadium at Dean Court. Its size will double the current capacity, though.
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Major bookmakers as football club sponsors
There used to be a time when football was all about the sport but times have changed and like in most other industries, money has become a very important factor.
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Buenos Aires: Boca staying, Bombonera to grow
As thousands of fans rejoice, the legendary Bombonera in Buenos Aires will not be replaced by a new stadium. What options do Boca have in order to extend the stadium's lifespan?
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Bolton: Luxury recliner seats for selected fans
We can already hear critics of English atmosphere when they see popcorn and recliner seats in front rows. But now, that's not a standard thing, just a marketing project.
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Russia 2018: See the big lift in Volgograd as it happened
It was one of the largest and most complex operations of its kind. Took a whole lot of time, but once it ended, the outcome is truly astonishing!
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France: Fire impedes demolition of Le Havre stadium
Just when the new stadium is celebrating its 5th anniversary in operation, the old one was struck by severe fire during demolition. The situation is now under control.
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London: Hewlett Packard to boost Tottenham stadium's technology
A year before planned opening we know which company will connect Tottenham fans to the internet on matchdays. Detailed functions should be known in upcoming months.
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Madrid: Fans group challenges Wanda Metropolitano's legality
Though Atletico hope to move into their new stadium early into the next La Liga stadium, not all their fans share the dream. One of the fans' associations filed legal challenge concerning the stadium to Madrid's Supreme Tribunal of Justice.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Meet the winning concept!
Stefan Cristian prepared the best vision for how the new Everton stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock could look. This was decided by both the jury and public vote of Stadia Designers Cup third edition.
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Innovations: Is Video Assistant Referee Technology ready for the World Cup?
Video Assistant Referee is the new position on everyone's mind recently. Will it revolutionise football and if so, will it be already during the 2018 World Cup in Russia?
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 17 is here - subscribe for more!
A week's news in 300 words, just slightly late due to our attendance at the European Football Fans Congress in Belgium. Like it? Subscribe and get all future issues to your mailbox!
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EFFC 2017: Different approaches to legal pyrotechnics
The European Football Fans Congress 2017 presented four success stories in legal pyrotechnics. Or at least success in talking about such solution instead of only seeing pyro as a problem.
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Malawi: New stadium, but old mistakes lead to 8 deaths
8 people, mostly children, have been killed in the latest stampede. It happened at the gates of the new national stadium of Malawi.
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Innovations: Stadium of Tomorrow by Populous
Don't get overexcited, it's not getting built. Or not yet, at least. But this cooperation between Populous and National Geographic lets us dive deep into the future of matchday experience!
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Germany: Darmstadt stay put, all alternative stadium sites abandoned
After a year of analysis all 12 possible reolocation sites were deemed not viable for construction. Now the only thing left is reconstruction of good old “Bölle”. And sooner rather than later.
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Munich: Allianz Arena going through changes
While a new giant screen flies up to the roof, TSV 1860 are preparing to leave their despised home. Bayern won't mind, they plan further expansion and improvements.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Which stadium would you give to Everton?
There's one piece of land and six different concepts. Each of them different and tackling challenges in its own way. Now you decide which one shows the best way forward to Everton's official stadium plan.
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Kyiv: Major revamp at Dynamo's old home
Historic stadium of Dynamo Kyiv is undergoing the largest redevelopment in years. Afterwards it will return as a Premier League venue and host of the Women's Champions League final.
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Aberdeen: Opposition to Kingsford Stadium not giving up
The No to Kingsford group has been in a long-running battle over the development of the proposed £50million site and has submitted a fresh plea to the council, The Scottish Sun reports.
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Australia: Townsville stadium works begin
It's not the official groundbreaking yet but preliminary works are beginning on the site that will soon be occupied by the new North Queensland Stadium.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 16, subscribe and get it free!
Like everything on StadiumDB, our weekly newsletter is available for free. Just sign up in the article and get weekly updates like this one, summarizing last week's news in brief form.
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England: Imps to get a 12,000-seater
They just made global headlines this year as makers of the biggest FA Cup upset in over a century. Now Lincoln City fans are informed of a new stadium being planned by the council.
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Stadium & Design: Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games bid
It's the first city to release images of their planned main venue. If Birmingham are awarded the Commonwealth Games, here's where the events would be held.
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London: Barnet FC's grand plan
Their relocation from Barnet to Harrow is taking shape with increasing pace. In 2018 Barnet FC may have one of London's most impressive football complexes, even if not the stadium itself.
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Russia 2018: The amazing roof in Nizhny Novgorod
With almost 10,000 tons even before the polycarbonate cladding is laid, the roof of Stadion Nizhny Novgorod will be among the most impressive out of all 2018 World Cup venues.
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Euro U21: New record, almost 250,000 spectators
Last night's final saw the European Under-21 Championships leap into a new era. For the first time in history over 200,000 people attended the youth tournament.
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Lviv: Crisis again, no tenant at Arena Lviv
5 years after Euro 2012 there's trouble again in Lviv. Only one full season of Premier League has been played and FC Karpaty are again moving out to their old home.
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Detroit: Final proposal for the jail site stadium filed
On Wednesday Wayne County received two final construction proposals to choose from as it looks to either complete its stalled Downtown Detroit jail project or build a criminal justice complex elsewhere to make room for a soccer stadium downtown.
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Vienna: Experts recommend building from scratch
Ernst-Happel-Stadion isn't viable in the long term, a brand new national stadium should be erected instead. But the current one is a listed monument, which may be a major issue.
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Poland: Three stands announced for ŁKS
They will raise capacity by 12,000 or even 14,000 people. A lot for a third league club, right? But this stadium's history was always supposed to end that way.
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New design: First geothermal stadium in the Netherlands
It's not the first sports venue to be powered by geothermal energy but the first large stadium to supply its surroundings with this renewable form of power. Perhaps already in 2020.
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England: Justice? 6 criminal charges for Hillsborough
Manslaughter, negligence, perverting the course of justice and abuse of trust in public office are the most crucial criminal charges facing those allegedly responsible for Hillsborough.
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Cologne: “The city has no idea what will happen to the stadium”
It's a tense time in Cologne, where the future of RheinEnergie Stadion is subject to political browls. SPD is criticising the mayor for not having a solid strategy for the future of Cologne's largest stadium.
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Florence: Fiorentina ownership shakes up stadium plans
Sudden announcement that Fiorentina is for sale sparked controversy and begs the question: what about the owners' stadium plan? It might be off the table.
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Russia 2018: Nizhny Novgorod needs to speed up, more workers
With less than a year left before the Russian World Cup, authorities in Nizhny Novgorod decided to employ 500 more workers at the stadium construction site. Otherwise it might be late or of insufficient quality.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 15 is out, find it here!
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London: Tottenham's roof should be ready in early 2018
Not only very complex itself, the new Spurs' stadium roof will also offer a 'skywalk' to fans and have a restaurant suspended under it. All these features should be ready in early 2018.
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New design: “Lions of Ludwinów” rebuild their home
One-time champions of Poland Garbarnia Kraków are living their dream right now. Without any oligarch financing them, they used land as the main asset.
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Moscow: “Loko” fans take seats home
Ahead of their 95th anniversary, Lokomotiv Moscow decided to modernise the stadium in Cherkizovo. Supporters can thus tak some of the old seats home with them.
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London: Great news for Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon has received significant news in their Plough Lane return campaign, with The Secretary of State deciding not to list Wimbledon greyhound stadium. This opens up demolition and construction of a new one.
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Chelsea: Stamford Bridge development a positive move for the club
Stamford Bridge is iconic and it will dominate the club’s annals for many years to come but it has had its day. Nowadays, elite European sides have the best facilities in the industry and Chelsea must move with the times.
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Southend: Hotel and two apartment blocks in one grandstand!
Although reduced and somewhat modest, the new iteration of Southen United's stadium continues to amaze. Over 500 people could live above the north stand at any given time!
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Luton: “I'm confident but it isn't a done deal”
Luton Town CEO assures fans he won't give up on the project. However, Power Court stadium now faces opposition from Capital & Regional and the fight won't be a walk in the park.
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Washington DC: How the Audi Stadium can improve DC United's form in MLS
With 75% of MLS now already playing at "soccer specific" stadiums, it's high time for DC United to join the pack. After all, they helped create the league and have a poor record at RFK Stadium this season.
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New design: Union's amazing centenary plan
To celebrate their historic stadium's century in operation, Union Berlin plan to massively expand its capacity and retain the stunning percentage of 78% standing places!
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Liverpool: First renderings of Everton stadium presented
Not much can be clearly seen from these images but Everton's stadium is already exciting, following Dan Meis' presentation in USA.
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Ukraine: Dnipro Arena up for auction
The stadium and training center of FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk will be auctioned publicly in what may be the final months of the 99-year-old club. Recently in Europa League final, now struggling to survive.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: A week's news in your mailbox
Confederations Cup, Poland's delayed giant almost ready, two projects going forward in Italy, a brand new design from Cincinnati. All that happened last week. Here's how you can get weekly updates from StadiumDB!
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England: Huddersfield stadium to get... a ski slope
Premier League promotion isn't the only thing going on in Huddersfield this year. A massive leisure complex is expected to encircle John Smith's Stadium by 2020, including a modern ski slope.
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Netherlands: Venlo promoted, stadium issue one more time
They're about to return to Eredivisie and with them an old problem returns: current stadium is substandard and there's little financial capacity for a new one. But VVV Venlo have a plan...
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Stoke: bet365 Stadium to open in 2 months
Exactly two months from now the first Premier League game will be held at the revamped bet365 Stadium. This week delivery of 17,000 new seats begins.
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Miami: Beckham's Miami MLS dream edges closer after stadium plans approved
With soccer in North America booming, Beckham's hopes of finally being able to bring an MLS franchise to South Florida have overcome what had been seen as a big hurdle.
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Chelsea Leaving Stamford Bridge: Good or Bad for the Blues?
Stamford Bridge is a legendary stadium by every standard and even after reconstruction its field won't be moved from its historical site. But everything else will change.
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Venice: New 25,000-seater for Venezia FC?
From the historical centre they have to move towards dry land. Venezia FC aim for a new 25,000-seat stadium in the Tessera area. And may have seen a leak of renderings...
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Rome: Stadio della Roma approved “in public interest”
Roma's new stadium has been ruled in the public interest on Wednesday, with 28 votes in favour and 9 against. This means planning can progress.
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New construction: Haladás Stadion
The Hungarian city of Szombathely will soon get a brand new stadium with an indoor arena. It's another attractive and rational project by the Hungarian government.
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Izmir: Stadium with park on top gets contractor
This unique project from Turkish Izmir is just one more step away from construction. With the best offer selected, we may be just over 700 days from seeing the first stadium with a green park on its roof.
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Madrid: €65 million for investment around Wanda Metropolitano
Urbanisation of the land around and access to Wanda Metropolitano will consume €65 million, of which most likely majority will be covered by Atletico, according to Marca.com.
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Qatar 2022: Al Bayt Stadium gets GSAS praise
The new venue in Qatar's Al Khor is the first stadium to score three out of three in the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Just as was planned before groundbreaking.
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Poland: Śląski slowly rising to glory (?) again
After years of delay it finally looks almost complete. In just over a month the Silesian giant in Chorzów will be delivered, ending the 8-year torment of reconsturction.
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New design: FC Cincinnati's grand vision
This concept is expected to guarantee a spot for FC Cincinnati among the next MLS epxansion teams. The 25,000-seater with stunning view does look well indeed!
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Madrid: Real's new vocal section in 2 months
In mid-August the new supporters' area at Santiago Bernabeu is expected to be ready. The effort to boost atmosphere still seems very modest by international comparison.
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Spain: By Christmas the new main stand in Vigo will be ready
Preparatory work is already beginning in Vigo, where reconstruction of the largest stand at Estadio Balaidos is about to go forward. By Christmas we should see the final outcome.
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Turkey: Wedding in a crocodile's mouth, anyone?
Is it cool or just too much? Either way the giant crocodile head in Bursa is gradually moving towards completion. We should see its final shape by the end of June.
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Moscow: Luzhniki ready but without a match
As Russia is preparing to welcome the teams and fans coming for the 2017 Confederations Cup, Moscow's national stadium is now officially ready. That said, no game is planned here until October.
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New stadiums: Three from Poland – Zawiercie, Czarnków and Lwówek
Celebrating another victory from the Polish national team last night (not something we're used to), we've just added three more stadia from Poland, courtesy of photo authors Kornel Lewandowski and Sebastian Spychała.
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Belo Horizonte: “Galo” moving towards their new stadium
With the stadium's final version finally on display, Atletico Mineiro are closer to their long-standing dream of moving to a private home. Groundbreaking is expected in 2018.
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Seattle: Extra cash for CenturyLink Field naming rights
The deal being extended to 2033 isn't even the big news here. Rather the fact that CenturyLink will pay double the price for new naming rights deal.
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Germany: Magdeburg stadium will undergo revamp
The city council decided to run a major reconstruction of MDDC-Arena in order to allow supporters to jump in the stands safely. In response the fans announced they will cofinance the project.
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UEFA: 11 stadiums compete for 2019 finals
Champions League, Women's Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup will all see final venues selected among these 10 contenders.
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England: Unexpected opposition for Power Court stadium
Operator of nearby shopping centre launched an unexpected campaign against the planned Luton Town stadium Power Court. Luton's supporters decided to hit back and not without merit!
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Brazil: Arena das Dunas also under corruption scrutiny
As arrests were made on Tuesday in relation to Arena das Dunas corruption case, the stadium becomes already the 7th to be part of a nationwide scandal.
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Minnesota: MNUFC stadium no sooner than 2019
It seemed realistic to expect the MLS stadium ready during the 2018 season but now Minnesota United admit it's no longer a viable delivery date.
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Miami: Beckham gets stadium land
David Beckham on Tuesday finally secured land to build a soccer stadium in Miami, after county commissioners approved selling him three acres for $9 million.
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New design: Bosuil to be reinvented ahead of RAFC return
As Royal Antwerp prepare to play again in the top tier, their stadium will get a brand new main grandstand. Most interestingly, it's expected to be ready within just 3 months!
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New design: Steep, steeper, Dresden
If they really build it, Dynamo Dresden will enjoy one of Europe's steepest stadiums if not the single steepest one. Once it's safe to move forward, DDV-Stadion will gain over 40% in capacity.
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Iraq: International football returns after four years
They haven't had a mega event like this for years. Stadium sold out, extatic crowds. Who would have thought it was only a friendly game against Jordan?
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Cologne: Megastadium for FC Köln and the Olympics?
As of now there were two options on the table: expansion of RheinEnergie Stadion or construction of a brand new one. Now a third one has surfaced: creating a megastadium for other events, too.
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Turin: Juventus sign Allianz naming rights deal
For the first time in its history Juventus Stadium will change its name. From July onwards it will be called Allianz Stadium, following a €75-million deal.
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London: Fulham's stadium deadlock explained
Just 2 weeks before planned groundbreaking the project had been put on hold and is still yet to start. Now the general contractor sheds new light on reasons behind the decision.
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Frankfurt: Eintracht to boost atmosphere and capacity
They're going to have one of the world's largest terraces for vocal supporters, accommodating some 20,000 people. And all these places are expected to be affordable for everyone.
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Cape Town: No football for CT Stadium again?
Ajax Cape Town may find themselves without a home ground for next season as plans are underway to have them evicted. This would leave the notorious World Cup stadium without football use again.
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Berlin: Not everyone happy about Hertha's plan
Athletes oppose the vision of football-specific Olympiastadion but so do many average citizens of Berlin. Recent survey suggests almost 40% don't want any further reconstruction.
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Hamburg: HSV revoke season tickets of 600 fans
The Bundesliga team decided to cancel season ticket privileges of roughly 600 people who attended „significantly less than 12 games” of the past season.
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Minneapolis: More issues surrounding U.S. Bank Stadium
After bird-killing glass and outer cladding falling off, now further problems with the external envelope were reported, as well as escalator malfunction around the stadium.
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London: West Ham hope to gain 3,000 seats
They enjoyed occupancy of over 99.9% during their first season at London Stadium, now West Ham hope to have additional 3,000 seats available for the 2017/18 campaign.
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London: Wembley repairs could take a decade
Leaky roof could take until late 2020s to be fully repaired due to Wembley's busy event calendar. Part of the funding is expected to come from main contractor's insurance.
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Honduras: Tragedy at championship game in Tegucigalpa
Four adults and an unborn baby have been killed ahead of the Motagua – Honduras Progreso match in Tegucigalpa. The scenario is frighteningly similar to other incidents of this kind.
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Izmir: One city, four new stadiums
For a limited period of 2017 Izmir will be possibly the only city worldwide to have four professional stadiums under construction. Come with us, let's meet these projects!
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Turkey: Erdoğan wants, Erdoğan gets – no 'arenas' in Turkey
In an unexpected and somewhat childish move the president of Turkey declared the word 'arena' banned from Turkish stadium names. Galatasaray was the first one to comply.
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Russia: Zenit's plan of having one more stadium
It's hard to believe that any football club would be willing to build a stadium of this scale just for their reserves and youth. But Zenit St. Petersburg would, apparently.
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Russia 2018: Big lift about to commence in Volgograd
It's one of only two cable roofs of the Russian World Cup and the only one still waiting to be lifted. 88 hydraulic jacks are already waiting to begin the operation.
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Madrid: Another green light for Real, one left
Sustainable development committee approved the plan of revamping Bernabeu. If the city council approves it (and it will!), reconstruction may begin already this summer.
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Aberdeen: Kingsford Stadium suffers from 4-month delay
The Aberdeen City Council has requested more information, including environmental surveys. Their decision will thus be delayed by no less than 4 months.
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Berlin: Olympiastadion reconstruction feasible after all?
It's been dismissed for years, now a massive U-turn was done in just a few days. Hertha and the Berlin authorities will both examine how to convert Olympiastadion into a football-only ground.
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Edinburgh: Hearts considering safe standing
Hearts are considering the introduction of a safe standing section at Tynecastle. The news follows analysis of how such section is working out for Celtic.
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New stadiums: Mansfield, Exeter and Fylde
Please welcome these three latest stadiums in our database, hardly believable we could have missed them for so long. The historical venues from Exeter and Mansfield, plus the fresh ground of AFC Fylde!
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London: Chelsea with no construction time frame
After unofficial revelations of the project being delayed to 2023 Chelsea are still yet to confirm a groundbreaking or delivery date. As of now the best guess is 2020-2022.
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Madrid: Gradual goodbye for good old Calderón
Yesterday saw the last official game of Atletico at their home for over half a century. Only two more fixtures left in the stadium's history...
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Qatar 2022: Abuses remain despite significant progress
Latest external audit indicates that Qatar is yet to fully comply with international norms regarding worker welfare. At the same time, auditors praise great progress made in many areas.
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Las Vegas: Major step for Raiders, stadium lease signed
The biggest hurdle standing between the Raiders and their move to Las Vegas was finally cleared on Thursday when the Las Vegas Stadium Authority board unanimously approved the team's lease.
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England: Southend United's plan again in jeopardy?
They're dreaming of Christmas 2018 at a brand new stadium. But that dream is dependent on what happens with Roots Hall, the current ground. And that issue is far from settled.
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Los Angeles: Rams stadium delayed by almost a year
It's only been in progress for half a year and already lost 60 days due to heavy rainfall. Because of that the Hollywood Park stadium will be opened in mid-2020 rather than fall of 2019.
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Miami: Beckham Group present updated design
During the first community meeting about proposed MLS stadium the Beckham Group presented new rendering and promised more jobs to the community. Could opposition stop this project?
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Aberdeen: Fraudulent submissions in stadium consultation process
As of now over 30 people acknowledged that someone used their personal data to participate in Kingsford Stadium consultation process.
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France: Strasbourg analysing stadium expansion
Current capacity of Stade de la Meinau is too low for the long term, but most importantly the stadium itself is heavily dated. That's why a feasibility study into its revamp will be carried out.
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New design: Forgotten giant to rise again
It used to be one of the most impressive stadiums in Upper Silesia, currently in prolonged disrepair. Now things are about to change with a four-step plan.
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New stadium: Totally Wicked Stadium
Yes, that name is official. Yes, it does sound bizarre, but it also stands behind a fairly interesting football/rugby stadium in Merseyside. Meet Totally Wicked Stadium, for the first time at StadiumDB.com.
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Nuremberg: Dream comes true, Max-Morlock-Stadion is here!
From the upcoming season onwards 1. FC Nürnberg's home stadium will be named Max-Morlock-Stadion, just as the supporters had campaigned to happen for many years.
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Qatar 2022: Khalifa Stadium ready, opening on Friday
Even if 4 months behind schedule, it's ready for use over 5 years before the 2022 World Cup. Former national stadium of Qatar will open its doors on Friday to host the Emir Cup final.
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Germany: WWK Arena finally getting its facades
From the 2017/18 season onwards the home ground of FC Augsburg will finally stop being just bare concrete. 20 kilometers of tubes will cover WWK Arena, forming an interesting pattern.
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London: Farewell yesterday, now demolition begins
It's hardly the most beautiful stadium ever, but we're going to miss it badly. White Hart Lane is officially passing away as demolition crews enter the stadium, following yesterday's glorious farewell.
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As stadiums undergo a makeover, these ones got left behind
Everton have become the latest Premier League club to be given the go-ahead to build a new stadium. Liverpool City Council have given approval for a £300 million new stadium, on the basis that it will form part of a city-wide bid for the Commonwealth Games. Should the plan come to fruition, Everton will be leaving their iconic home since 1892 – Goodison Park is one of the oldest purpose-built football grounds in the world.
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England: Exter's new main stand construction in June
After years of waiting it's an exciting time to be an Exeter City FC fan. The 91-year-old main stand will be demolished and replaced by a new one, with student housing planned as well.
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord City gets the green light
The city council agreed not only to allow the construction of new Feyenoord stadium, but indeed to contribute significant amount of money to the project.
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New design: Beckham to finally seal the deal for Overtown?
There's only 1 hectare of land left to be bought by David Beckham and his partners. If sale gets approved and project accepted by the community, this is where the next MLS stadium gets built.
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New design: Sounders reserves about to start a new life
Sounders are one of the largest football teams outside of Europe. No wonder they've chosen to make their reserves a new franchise with its own identity and... stadium.
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Italy: Atalanta selected to own their stadium
The Serie A club was selected as preferred bidder for the purchase of Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. In return they are now obliged to reconstruct it entirely, leaving only the historical part.
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Las Vegas: Bold time frame for Raiders stadium
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority predicts construction of the 65,000-seat domed stadium will be done in just 30 months. That seems very unlikely.
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Washington: D.C. United get final permit
As early work is already ongoing on the site of Audi Field, D.C. United managed to secure the final paperwork needed to go on with their new stadium. A BlackAndRedUnited.com report.
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Liverpool: Could Everton stadium cost Liverpool its UNESCO listing?
Location of Everton's new stadium has been selected. But it now turns out the Bramley-Moore Dock site might be too much for the city's fragile UNESCO World Heritage listing.
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Munich: Bayern to modernise Allianz Arena before Euro 2020
In 2017-2019 they will spend no less than €10 million to upgrade the famous stadium. New floodlights, giant screens, crowd access and away section parking – just some of the planned changes.
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England: Seagulls upgrading stadium for Premier League
They won a historic promotion and now prepare to spend millions on stadium improvements. Brighton & Hove Albion have a busy summer ahead!
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Cologne: Can RheinEnergie Stadion grow to 75,000?
1. FC Köln and the city of Cologne agreed to launch a feasibility study to determine if and how the city’s Best stadium could grow by almost 50%.
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London: Chelsea to move in as late as 2023?
The 2017/18 season was expected to be the very last at the old Stamford Bridge. However, recent news suggest the move will come in mid-2019 and new stadium won’t be done until mid-2023.
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Liverpool: Anfield second only to Old Trafford?
They were about to expand it to 58,800 seats. Now the plan is beyond 60,000, which might mean only one stadium of the Premier League could be larger than the expanded Anfield.
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Florida: Al Lang Stadium expansion approved by voters
Referendum saw massive support for the Al Lang Stadium expansion, with 87% of residents supporting the project.
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Germany: Could KSC relegation affect stadium plans?
Instead of climbing back to Bundesliga they just got relegated to 3. Liga. Does Karlsruher SC actually need a stadium for 35,000 people at this point?
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England: Southend United’s 13th (!) planning application
They’ve just filed the latest planning application for Fossetts Farms, the single most delayed stadium project in England. This time Southend United hope the dream will come true.
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Leipzig: RB pulling out of Arena’s large expansion
They even mentioned a stadium of up to 80,000 but now 57,000 seems too much for RB Leipzig. The franchise-alike club is going forward with expansion, but the plans have been cut back a lot.
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Prague: Chinese owners take over at Eden Arena
The mission of building Czechia’s new strongest club is in full swing as Chinese investors now have full control of both Slavia and their stadium. Now it’s time for construction works.
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Belgium: KRC Genk working on new stadium plan
As competition is growing domestically, KRC Genk are also preparing to leave their current nest and move to a new stadium. Works are already underway to determine the best concept.
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New Zealand: World’s first underwater stadium?
You’ve seen many waterfront stadiums. But this one is also below sea level, which makes it… well, extremely unlikely to ever get built. Still a stunning idea from Auckland.
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New design: Another attempt by Empoli
They called it the “blue revolution”, but it’s hardly revolutionary. Still, Empoli FC’s second approach to building a new stadium could boost their profile as a Serie A team. It just needs to happen…
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London: Final two weeks of White Hart Lane
After 118 years of service there are only 2 more weeks and 2 more games left for White Hart Lane. Demolition will begin after the current season.
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Qatar 2022: Contractor selected for tent-like membrane
Hightex, a leading global membrane construction company based in Bavaria, Germany, said it has secured a stadium contract in Qatar as part of the World Cup preparations. A TradeArabia.com story.
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Brussels: Change of fate for Eurostadium after all?
The Flemish Brabant executive decided that road no. 3 can be demolished without consequence. This again opens up possibility for new national stadium to be built in time for Euro 2020.
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Warsaw: Is this the new Polonia stadium?
Without a word of explanation fans of Polonia Warszawa were served this image, depicting what is expected to become Warsaw’s newest 20,000-seat stadium.
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South Africa: Cape Town pushing for 500 million in damages
Mayor of Cape Town assured she won’t let go of former contractor WBHO until the city gets the demanded ZAR 500 million in damages for Cape Town Stadium.
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Reading: Huge project around Madejski Stadium sees green light
Reading FC’s property arm has got the green light to build a major convention centre, 250-bed hotel and ice rink on land next to its stadium.
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New design: Five tiers for Portland
It must be the most unique football/soccer stadium in MLS. It should get more coverage worldwide with the fantastic expansion plan, just presented by Portland Timbers.
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Belgium: Apartments with a view onto the field in Waregem
Developers have presented the planned buildings that will grow beside Regenboogstadion. And yes, some owners will enjoy at least partial view of the field.
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Qatar 2022: Heerim to design Al Thumama Stadium
Heerim Architects and Planners Co, a firm headquartered in Seoul, has been awarded the design and engineering services contract for the Fifth Precinct Stadium in Al Thumama, Doha.
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Amsterdam: Name confirmed, Johan Cruijff ArenA
On his birthday Johan Cruijff received a special and long-negotiated gift. Amsterdam ArenA will be renamed Johan Cruijff ArenA, though not just yet. And there’s more to change!
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London: Arsenal supporters almost unanimously for safe standing
Stunning 96% of supporters are in favour of safe standing at Emirates Stadium in the largest survey covering the subject.
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Orlando: No blanket permit for smoke. But still!
This stadium made global headlines for including specified sections where use of smoke devices is permitted. But if you think anything goes there, you’re wrong!
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London: Site clearance continues for Brentford FC’s stadium
It’s been a month since they began, now comes the challenging part: salvaging a historic stable building while demolishing it at the same time.
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Liverpool: Planning permission for Everton in early 2018?
According to a report by Mirror the Toffees are in advanced talks with a Chinese investor. Meanwhile Liverpool Echo suggest the planning permission could come in early 2018. Early indeed!
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Eindhoven: Black smoke overshadows victory over Ajax
Six smoke bombs created a massive cloud of thick black smoke during the PSV-Ajax hit in Eredivisie. Some people left the stands, 15 needed medical assistance. Not exactly the best outcome of the “against stadium bans” protest.
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Mexico City: Cruz Azul to relocate to Azteca
From 2018 onwards Cruz Azul will not play at Estadio Azul anymore. The club will return to Mexico’s biggest temple, Estadio Azteca.
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New stadium: No, it’s still not ready
Just hours ago the very first official game took place at Zenit Arena. Except Zenit doesn’t want to be mentioned in its name and no wonder. This monster requires a lot of further work.
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Cardiff: Spring cleaning ahead of Champions League final
The clash between Europe’s strongest clubs is just 6 weeks away and preparations are in full swing in Cardiff. With some workers literally swinging on ropes…
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London: NFL invests in Tottenham stadium
The professional league of American football is pouring money into Tottenham’s new stadium. Not too much money as of now, but it may be more than a seasonal affair.
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Budapest: Orbán to personally oversee national stadium
Hungarian prime minister himself will make sure that new national stadium is built in time to safely host Euro 2020. It’s a matter of national prestige for Hungary.
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England: Boston United assure groundbreaking will take place in 2017
“We will definitely start building this year.” said Boston United chairman during a forum-type meeting with fans. Details of the stadium are still being worked on, partly due to Brexit.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening pushed back
It’s official now, Atlanta United will not open NFL’s latest stadium in late July. Inauguration has been postponed until August 26.
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England: Bury FC announce new stadium within 3 years
With planned capacity of 15,000 to 20,000 people, new Bury FC stadium will be built away from their historical home at Gigg Lane.
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Oslo: Fans chip in to make their new stand more cosy
Vålerenga will only get their new stadium later this year, but already now supporters are crowdfunding additional walls to boost acoustics and comfort.
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Gibraltar: National stadium on the rock after all?
After the failed Europa Point project now it’s time for a more conventional solution. Victoria Stadium will be razed and replaced by a football-specific national stadium for 8,000 people.
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New design: Finally a legacy for post-Olympic white elephant?
Sarajevo’s Olympic facilities became famous worldwide as a case of post-Olympic negligence and lack of legacy plan. Well, at least one of them might change its fate and become a football stadium.
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New design: Kentucky’s ambitious 2nd league side
While you surely know Kentucky for KFC, you may not have heard of their soccer hopefuls, Louisville City FC. Despite playing in 2nd league they draw significant crowds and are ready to grow.
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Madrid: New Atletico stadium with season ticket record
Already 48,500 people orders for season tickets have been filed by Atletico Madrid supporters as the club is preparing to relocate to Wanda Metropolitano. That’s a new high for the club.
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Netherlands: AZ buy back their stadium
It’s a historic moment for AZ Alkmaar as they become one of few stadiums across the Netherlands to actually own the stadium they play at. It’s back in their hands after 7 years.
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Warsaw: Polonia a step closer to their versatile arena
It’s the first official step forward for this project: the city hall has approved of Polonia Warszawa’s private stadium plan. It could be the world’s smallest retractable-roof football venue.
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New design: Just east of Warwick…
Leamington Spa is known for its healthy waters, not football. After all, Leamington FC play in the 7th league. Still, this kind of stadium would be a major boost for them!
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Qatar 2022: World Cup final venue under construction
So far only some 500 people have been hired on the site, but eventually up to 7,000 workers will work on delivery of the Arabian Peninsula’s largest stadium!
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Aberdeen: Birds threatening stadium, stadium threatening birds
28 secies of birds use the proposed stadium site for crucial purposes. It's advised that construction takes place outside the March-August period, though that seems hardly feasible.
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Atlanta: “Late summer” as MB Stadium opening date
Reports of further delays aren't entirely dismissed by latest statements of Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, though he assures all planned events remain on the books.
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Dortmund: Away fans offered beds after attack
After Borussia's game against AS Monaco was rescheduled due to terrorist attack, locals offer beds at home to supporters of the French team.
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Ukraine: Eurovision in Kyiv requires seats from Lviv
Roughly 7,000 seats from Arena Lviv will be transported from Arena Lviv to Kyiv in order to satisfy demand of Eurovision semifinals and final.
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Berlin: Opposition mounts against Hertha's stadium
Their enthusiasm didn't last long. First dampened by the senate, now officially with opposition from one of the leading parties in local borough council.
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Qatar 2022: Al Bayt Stadium 40% ready
40% of structural works are already delivered at the tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium, with the temporary seating growing behind what will be the north goal by late 2018.
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France: AS Saint-Etienne want to buy back their stadium
They sold it to the municipality in 1965, now they want it back. First public exchange was a bit rough, but now negotiations are officially underway.
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Bavaria: TSV looking outside Munich
Just as they threatened, the Lions of Munich are examining options of relocating outside the city limits. Three potential locations have been indicated.
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New design: Aloha, Aloha Stadium!
If aloha means both hello and goodbye, then it fits the current situation in Hawaii perfectly. Old Aloha Stadium is about to go, new one is just beginning its route to delivery.
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Belgium: Waregem begin work on pavilion
Following their success in Belgian Cup final, Zulte-Waregem have two major challenges: adjusting their stadium to European standard and expanding it by year end.
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Barcelona: 800 league victories at Camp Nou
What a jubilee! In less than 60 years FC Barcelona won 800 league games at Camp Nou. Overall they have an average of 3 victories out of 4 games.
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Qatar 2022: Seating for three World Cup stadiums selected
Al Wakrah, Al Bayt and Al Rayyan Stadiums now have seating contractors selected. Two of them also now have their final seating layout confirmed. Check them out!
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England: See the business part of Forest Green Rovers plan
Founder of Ecotricity Dale Vince has yesterday unveiled bold new designs for the proposed Eco Park and a so called 'Gateway to Stroud'. A StroudNewsandJournal.co.uk report.
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St. Louis: Citizens said no, funding for MLS stadium refused
It took roughly 3,000 people to deny $60 million that would have gone to the new MLS stadium in St. Louis. Citizens voted narrowly against the stadium.
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Brasilia: National stadium costs nothing to rent
Estadio Nacional in Brasilia again sparks outrage as it's revealed that local clubs play nearly for free. Meanwhile building the stadium was the largest burden on taxpayers of all 2014 World Cup venues.
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New designs: Iraq strikes back
After prolonged economic and political instability major stadium projects are now being revived and growing again. See the latest three Iraqi stadiums on StadiumDB!
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England: Hull to cut capacity of KCOM Stadium
They wanted to do this already in the current season, but not all season-ticket holders would appreciate relocation. But in 2017/18 capacity will fall from 25,000 to 20,000.
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Las Vegas: It appears this one is really happening
They just got the green light for relocation and core sampling at the stadium site is ongoing. Fans can already place a deposit to get their seat at the Las Vegas NFL stadium, 2nd most expensive in history.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium at risk of delays?
Its roof is a masterpiece of engineering. It may also become the cause for already third delay of this amazing project.
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Budapest: Construction almost launched at Puskas
New national stadium of Hungary is officially contracted, we should see groundbreaking within days rather than weeks. Especially with limited time for delivery of this Euro 2020 venue.
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Liverpool: City council approves Everton stadium scheme
Liverpool City Council cabinet approved the financial framework for Everton's new stadium. This facilitates the fundraising process for Everton.
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Interview: Will we see a retractable roof in Premier League?
From the Premier League, through Wimbledon, safe standing and Qatar 2022, to the recent Stadium of the Year. Here's our interview with Andy Simons, founder director of KSS Group.
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Berlin: Here's where Hertha want to move
It will b either 250 meters or 22 kilometers away from Olympiastadion. Obviously, the closer option is preffered for a 55,000-capacity stadium.
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London: Could Tottenham stay at White Hart Lane one more season?
White Hart Lane could live to see one more Premier League campaign in 2017/18, but decision on that is still to be taken.
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Russia: Sochi stadium opened, once more
After delayed reconfiguration it's in use again. The notorious Fisht stadium in Sochi opened last night, but there are still issues looming.
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New design: A piece of Morocco's World Cup ambition, perhaps?
Morocco have already hinted they could join the 2026 World Cup race. They're the country to have lost more biddings than any other, maybe this could indeed be a World Cup venue?
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Shanghai: Serious fire damages Shenhua stadium
Current club of Carlos Tevez won't play the next home game at home. Hongkou Stadium was seriously damaged by a fire earlier today.
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Brussels: No planning permission for Eurostadium
Very significant blow, which will slow the project down by no less than 3.5 months. Still, Ghelamco assure they have a plan to get Belgium's new national stadium delivered.
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Rotterdam: 80th birthday of De Kuip
Yes, birthday. Not anniversary. De Kuip is more than a building to Feyenoord fans, which they proved last night in quite significant numbers.
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London: Dogs raced for the very last time at Wimbledon's stadium
Until now it was the Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium. In the future it will be the new Plough Lane stadium, home to AFC Wimbledon.
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New design: “Jeans Genius” tailors a stadium for Bassano
Bassano Virtus – have you heard of such club? If not, that's exactly what Renzo Rosso hopes to change in upcoming years. The fashion giant is thinking of a new stadium.
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Atlanta: Meet the new sustainability leader
About to open in a few months, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first throughout MLS and NFL to receive LEED Platinum certification. It could be an example for projects beyond the US.
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Barcelona: Cruyff celebrated in three different ways
Legendary football player will be included in the names of new training stadium and a street beside Camp Nou. Johan Cruyff will also have a dedicated section in FC Barcelona's museum.
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England: Power Court recognised at global architecture ceremony in Cannes
Luton Town Football Club’s plans for a new stadium at Power Court and mixed-use development at Newlands Park were hailed at a global architectural awards ceremony last week in the south of France.
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Kyiv: Serious financial issues of Olympic Stadium
Ukraine’s national stadium has some of its bank accounts frozen after audit revealed the operating company is unable to pay debts from before Euro 2012.
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London: Tottenham to sell a million more tickets
After a heated debate Tottenham has been allowed to sell out all of Wembley during their 2017/18 Premier League campaign. With PL games alone this means over 1 million tickets more than at White Hart Lane.
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Liverpool: Everton close to securing Bramley-Moore Dock site
They already agreed with developer Peel, now the Toffees are set to agree the principles of an innovative finance model with the Liverpool City Council.
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Saint Petersburg: Opening in a month, then… construction again
In exactly a month from today the very first official football game will be played at Zenit Arena. Finishing works are still ongoing, but according to latest information the stadium will again go under construction after it opens.
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USA: Update on MLS expansion efforts
We take a look at four out of twelve candidates to join MLS in upcoming years. Let’s see if Phoenix, San Diego, Raleigh and St. Louis have news for us!
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Pyrotechnics: Denmark to see “safe flares” this year?
There’s progress in Brøndby’s effort to introduce pyrotechnics that would be both safe and visually impressive. Perhaps during the 2017/18 season we could see them used officially.
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England: Grimsby stadium call-in dismissed
Extreme Leisure’s 5-year option to buy Peaks Parkway land was recently called in for further scrutiny. Now that call-in has been dismissed.
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New design: The Newcastle stadium that never was
It was exactly 20 years ago when Newcastle United filed their planning application. They wanted a 55-70,000 capacity stadium just a stone’s throw from St. James’ Park. But it never happened.
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Poland: Wrocław’s Olympic Stadium ready for use
It’s one of the most historically relevant Polish stadiums. Now, following complete reconstruction in 2015-2017, it’s ready to host the 2017 World Games as the main venue.
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Munich: Lions’ ultras demand new stadium
After months without organized support, atmosphere at TSV is finally better and morale is high. But reunited supporters now demand prompt relocation from Allianz Arena, which they call a “wasteland”.
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Vienna: Rapid sued over inflated cost of Allianz Stadion
General contractor of Allianz Stadion demands additional € 2.8 million for the delivered contract. Rapid remains calm and seems not inclined to pay.
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New stadium: Grand (re)opening for Widzew
Today is the day that will go in history. Not just the history of 107-year-old Widzew, but that of Polish football as well. The new stadium in Łódź is ready for tonight’s opening game.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Start your engines and design for Everton
In three months we’ll see what could be built at the Bramley-Moore Dock. If not the official concept, then surely the grassroots ones taking part in Stadia Designers Cup.
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Scotland: Bad news for Aberdeen relocation scheme
The Aberdeenshire Council decided to vote against Aberdeen FC’s plan to relocate to Kingsford. Fans’ commute and traffic were among the most important reasons.
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England: Grimsby stadium plan called in for scrutiny
First the city council gave unanimous support to the £250 million project at Peaks Parkway. Then two councillors decided it warrants a closer look.
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Las Vegas: New NFL stadium to be decided within days?
If NFL owners vote in support of Raiders relocation to Las Vegas, the $1.9-billion stadium could be approved by the end of March. If not… it’s still not over.
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Liverpool: Everton’s stadium or… floating buildings
Developer Peel confirms talks with Everton are progressing, but there is a Plan B in case the stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock falls through.
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Scotland: Dumbarton announce planning application for June
New stadium is coming to Dumbarton, of course if permission is granted. Dumbarton FC director announced the planning application will be filed in 3 months.
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New stadium: The only one with fishing ban
Yes, that’s not a joke. Fans in the east stand are officially informed that fishing is prohibited. That’s how close to water Mikuni World Stadium is!
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Italy: Here’s Cagliari’s temporary stadium in more detail
From the 2017/18 season onwards Cagliari Calcio will be playing at their… parking site. This is where temporary facilities will be set up within the next several months.
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New design: Penn State’s slightly smaller giant
They’ve been hinting about potential renovation, but this is an almost complete reconstruction. Still, a decrease from almost 107,000 to 103,000 capacity-wise.
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Amsterdam: ArenA’s seats to be part of 3d print
Amsterdam ArenA operator is finding unique ways to make use of old seats, currently being replaced throughout the stadium. Some of them will become 3d-printing material.
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Madrid: Atletico buy stadium land from council for €30 million
Atletico Madrid will pay €30.5 million, plus undertake building work worth another €30m, as well as creating 4,000 parking spaces for public use. A Sport report.
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Austria: Stadium named after teddy bears and plush
To be exact, the name is Teddybären- und Plüsch-Stadion (Teddy Bear and Plush Stadium). How did Wiener Neustadt end up with it?
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Berlin: Hertha closer to final verdict
Still waiting for the outcome of their feasibility study, Hertha already indicate in which places and capacities they’re not interested for the new stadium…
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Belgium: New stadium for derby rivals in Antwerp?
It’s not common these days to see such proposals and yet one has surfaced in Antwerp, where the city wants to get two local rivals to play in one stadium. Their reaction? Not too enthusiastic.
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New design: “Purple Renaissance” of Fiorentina
Finally, after 6 years of waiting we know the design of Fiorentina’s new stadium. It might put “Viola” on top of Serie A in terms of how connected fans will be. But it’s a magnificent stadium either way you look.
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England: York Stadium groundbreaking set for September
Work will not start on the Community Stadium until September this year, the council has said, and completion dates have been pushed back again until late next year. A York Press report.
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London: Cost increase to be explained by the summer
According to Sky Sports, an accountancy firm has been named to investigate the rising cost of London Stadium conversion. Results should be revealed to the Greater London Assembly by June.
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New design: Here’s the stadium to be built under the lollipops
The name is sweet and so is the design: simple, yet attractive. After 6 years of efforts (!) finally the planning permission is within reach and construction should begin by year end.
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Italy: Palermo pushing towards new stadium
First official meeting between new club president and city mayor took place today and a brand new stadium for US Palermo takes priority for chairman Paul Baccaglini.
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Netherlands: Slightly smaller solar plant at Rat Verlegh Stadion
It’s somewhat less impressive than previously announced, but will still allow the Breda stadium to run on solar power on a daily basis. Also, this year floodlights will be changed to LED.
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USA: Seventh stadium for Allianz in Minneapolis?
Mógłby się nazywać Allianz Field, ale to jeszcze nic pewnego. Za to fakt porozumienia między Minnesota United a Allianz potwierdzają dwa lokalne źródła.
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London: Tottenham Stadium to cost £800 million
The new 61,000-seater in northern London is currently Europe’s largest private project, according to chairman Daniel Levy. It also got more expensive, partly due to Brexit.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Public Vote Award – Vodafone Arena!
Until the very last day we had no idea which stadium would win. But there could be only one Stadium of the Year in this year’s Public Vote and you chose Vodafone Arena.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Public Vote 2nd Place – Stadion FK Krasnodar
Second time on the podium, this time narrowly second. The beautiful stadium in Krasnodar put up a great fight in your Public Vote, but ended up as the runner-up.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Public Vote 3rd Place - Estadio Campeón del Siglo
You won’t believe how supporters of Peñarol managed to achieve this high position for their new stadium!
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Jury Award Winner – London Stadium!
Making the best out of a bad situation is more than the usual design challenge. After London’s U-turn in Olympic Stadium legacy architects and engineers have done the impossible.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Jury Vote 2nd Place – Vodafone Arena
There was no other location as challenging as this one in the entire competition! Beşiktaş has just show how to build a new stadium without losing historical identity.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Jury Vote 3rd place – Stadion FK Krasnodar
Impressive, but not lavish. Thought-through in the very smallest detail and representing unmatched quality. New Krasnodar stadium is the first ever Russian project to be on the podium of our Jury.
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Brazil: World League Finals to debut in a football stadium
Arena da Baixada in Brazil will host the first ever World League Finals that will be held at a football stadium. Never before has the event been held at a venue that large.
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Interview: Uj Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion – the ‘football capsule’
There’s one stadium we couldn’t include in this edition of Stadium of the Year, but it deserves the spotlight! Interview with Architect: Peter Bordas.
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London: “A jewel in London’s sporting crown”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan praised the proposed Chelsea stadium as he approved it for construction earlier today!
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England: Stoke to fill their stadium more effectively
This year’s expansion of bet365 Stadium isn’t the only planned improvement in Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke City are also planning to create a more flexible away section in order to make more use of the available seats.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Thank you for the vote!
Huge engagement and a fascinating final. This year’s Public Vote is now over and a massive number of 82,826 votes were cast. The winners will be announced on March 7.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 29, Yeni Eskişehir Stadyumu
It’s the very last reason to vote. If none of these 29 fascinating stadiums convinced you, we probably won’t either. So read about the new Eskişehir stadium if you’re not sure yet…
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 28, Yancheng SC Stadium
Have you ever seen a stadium covered by crane’s wings? The metaphor might not be clear to everyone, but it’s still a very elegant stadium, as the Chinese got us used to in recent years.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 27, Windsor Park
You may have heard of Northern Ireland facing issues with international games due to no modern stadiums there. Well, those days are gone and Belfast now has one of the best venues across the island.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 26, Vodafone Arena
One of the most picturesque and most challenging stadium locations across Turkey. And yet built with high quality and cheaply, too!
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Poland: Framework ready for Sosnowiec stadium
The Sosnowiec city council approved creation of a municipal company responsible for delivery and management of their new sports complex. First phase: the 12,000-seat stadium.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 25, U.S. Bank Stadium
Definitely the most expensive stadium in this year’s competition, but also the only one to have a solid dome over spectators. Even more, a covered bridge connecting it with the rest of downtown.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 24, Steigerwaldstadion
Thanks to reconstruction in the last two years this is now the best stadium across Thüringen, while also being a major exposition/congress center. Take a closer look at Steigerwaldstadion!
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Scotland: The end of “the world’s closest derby”?
Dundee FC are planning relocation up to 3.5 km west of their current stadium. This would end their century-long cohabitation with Dundee United at Tannadice Street.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 23, Stadion Zwickau
It meets our minimum capacity requirement only minimally and may well be the simplest stadium of all 29 nominees. But that’s not an issue, quite the opposite.
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England: Derby County to launch their own bar and restaurant
After a gym at Pride Park went into administration, Derby County have decided to use the free space and create a new bar and restaurant.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 22, Stadion Pakansari
Indonesia is one of those countries where new stadiums are popping up every year. They have a lot of catching up to do and this is the case of doing it right.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Why don’t you design Everton’s new stadium?
As we’re all waiting impatiently for details about the official stadium design for Everton, everyone will have a chance to create their own vision in a grassroots competition.
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London: Upton Park (almost) gone, here’s what’s next
Barratt Homes will soon finish the demolition of Upton Park stadium, former home to thousands of West Ham supporters. Its replacement will feature 842 flats.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 21, Stadion Miejski w Bielsku-Białej
Not as high-end as Krasnodar, but at the same time not needed to be as impressive. This simple and modest stadium in Poland is still even excessive when compared to local football’s needs.
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Rome: Lazio remind Rome of their stadium plan
Agreement between AS Roma and the city of Rome seemed to strike a nerve at Lazio. Their stadium design was also planned on a floodplain, but never received an approval…
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 20, Stadion FK Krasnodar
Despite being just a few months old, it doesn’t need recommendations. What you might enjoy is knowing more about one of the world’s most luxurious stadiums.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 19, Stade Omnisports de Bafoussam
New reigning champions of Africa are yet to play a game here, though they have played 4 already at an identical (!) stadium in the same country. One of Chinese stadium diplomacy’s cheaper tricks…
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Scotland: Huge interest in Aberdeen stadium consultation
Almost 9,000 people (!) sent their support/objection for the new stadium and both groups ale almost even in numbers. Now all the letters need to be analysed.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 18, Sivas Arena
Created to face hot summers, cold winters and strong wind. And each of these is a challenge of sorts. Please welcome Sivas Arena!
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 17, Parc OL
At one point we were afraid it wouldn’t even get built at all. But in the end the new giant of Ligue 1 successfully hosted Euro 2016 and is now rightly nominated to become Stadium of the Year!
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Switzerland: Groundbreaking in Aarau finally closer
So finally, after almost 8 years the construction of Torfeld Süd stadium in Aarau is possibly just months away.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 16, Mosaic Stadium
Canada hasn’t been particularly known for captivating sports architecture in recent years, but projects like this one can change this image. Regina’s Mosaic Stadium is the best new ground north of the US!
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Bolton: Wanderers fans secure legal protection for their stadium
Macron Stadium has been granted special protection after Bolton Council approved it as an Asset of Community Value. Report by theBoltonNews.co.uk.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 15, Medical Park Arena
Is this the most impressive stadium in Turkey? Well, competition is growing almost on a monthly basis, but something tells us it will become a true landmark for Trabzon.
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Poland: Widzew celebrates 10,000 season tickets sold
Doesn’t sound too impressive? It’s a 4th league club that’s just getting back on its feet after having collapsed. And they’ve set high prices, too!
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Italy: Cagliari again with support for new stadium
Once more the Cagliari city council gave their go-ahead to new stadium plan of Cagliari Calcio. If work begins soon, the building will be ready in 2019.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 14, London Stadium
This stadium may be a reason to vote both for it and against it, that’s how high emotions it raised. Still, in terms of engineering it’s a masterpiece, even if West Ham fans need time to accept it.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 13, Karbala International Stadium
The year 2016 reminded the world all that Iraq isn’t only the troubled country between Euphrates and Tigris, it’s also a football-mad nation who are seeing a gradual revival of their infrastructure.
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New stadium: Why we should envy Orlando fans
First row less than 5 meters from the field, legal pyrotechnics and steep safe standing terrace for 3,800 people. In exactly one week this latest MLS stadium will come to life!
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Vienna: What’s next for Austria’s national stadium?
City councilor for sports and culture hints that the current Ernst-Happel-Stadion will either be upgraded or left intact. Meanwhile the football authorities hope for a brand new one.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 12, Hard Rock Stadium
If any nominee in this year’s competition deserves credit for logistics, it’s this one. Delivering such an immense makeover in less than 1.5 year is a huge achievement.
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Rome: Hard to believe, agreement for Roma!
“It’s a historic day”, say AS Roma and Rome mayor in unison. And agreeing on anything is not their thing. Now it seems Italy’s next best stadium will finally happen!
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 11, Estadio Tecnológico
You won’t find another stadium like this one. Not unless Casaflex manage to built more of them, following the enthusiasm generated by this one.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 10, Estádio do Maritimo
Cristiano Ronaldo was born just meters away from this stadium. Estádio do Maritimo is one more proof of how football-fascinated the island of Madeira is!
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Meet the Jury Vote finalists!
It’s not the list we would have expected, but this makes it even more exciting. Here are the stadiums selected by our Jury for final evaluation!
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Budapest: No 2024 Olympics, but burden remains
They were the underdog, but Budapest’s dream of the Olympics was cut short yesterday. The bid was withdrawn. Still, taxpayers have to foot immense bill for the national stadium.
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Stadium of the Year: Reason 9 - Estadio Campeón del Siglo
Peñarol is one of those clubs that give you shivers, that’s the kind of reputation they have across Latin America. What they didn’t have is a modern stadium, which changed in 2016.
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Manchester: City’s failed publicity attempt
Such a small thing and yet it caused immense backlash, boosting critics of “modern football”. Manchester City introduced what’s simply a catwalk for players to use between the car and changing room…
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Madrid: Atletico’s relocation delayed further?
Atletico will not be able to move to their new stadium, the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, if the first package of road infrastructure giving access to the ground is not done by September.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 8, Doosan Arena
Just like in Udine, also here the stadium is more known for its traditional name than the newer commercial one. For fans of Viktorka it’s still Struncovy sady, even if the stadium has changed beyond recognition.
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Glasgow: Celtic reveal plans for stadium, museum and megastore
Already now they’re Scotland’s most powerful football club. How are others supposed to compete, when Celtic can afford to build their own hotel? A valid question to ask!
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Edinburgh: Hearts to launch excavation next week
In a letter to supporters chairwoman Ann Budge announced further works on Tynecastle expansion. Piling and excavation is expected to begin next week.
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England: New Grimsby stadium in a different location?
An opportunity opened for Grimsby Town as local theme park closed and is now up for redevelopment. Is Pleasure Island the place for new stadium?
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 7, Dacia Arena
You may not recognize this stadium just by its commercial name, but if we say Stadio Friuli, surely the great legend of Italian football will ring a bell. Now it’s a brand new stadium!
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Poland: Six shades of blue in Chorzów
Installation of seats marks one of the last major steps before Poland’s 2nd largest stadium is reopened. But the future seems blue just like its seats…
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 6, Community4You Arena
Its commercial name may be hard to spell, but the traditional one isn’t much easier if you’re not German. Still, The new stadium in Chemnitz seems to be a successful combination of old and new.
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Poland: Lech Poznan to ‘pimp’ INEA Stadion
New club museum, upgraded gold hospitality area and crowdfunding for impressive murals. All this is planned in Poznan, where Lech is running major upgrades 5 years after Euro 2012.
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Florida: Rowdies a step closer to MLS
St. Petersburg City Council approved ordinance language for the proposed Al Lang Stadium expansion, project launched as part of Rowdies’ MLS expansion campaign.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 5, Cape Coast Stadium
Another well-delivered example of China’s stadium diplomacy brings Ghana to the spotlight. Let’s meet their latest stadium, one of our reasons to vote for Stadium of the Year.
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Russia 2018: Rostov Arena to be done ahead of schedule?
We’ve been impressed by this stadium’s pace for months, now it turns out delivery is planned even a month before the official handover day.
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Wales: Swansea City finally to take over at Liberty Stadium?
New owners have the same plans as have been on the table for years. Taking control of Liberty Stadium, expanding it and possibly selling its name. A Wales Online report.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 4, Ashton Gate
Quintessentially British, this robust makeover extended Bristol City stadium’s lifespan for decades and is well worth being on our list!
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Qatar 2022: Contractor selected for unknown stadium project
Yes, it sounds weird. And it is. Joint venture of Tekfen and Al Jaber Engineering is selected to build a stadium that we’re yet to see in renderings. At least the price is now known…
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 3, Arena CSKA
We’ve searched a long time but only found one stadium taller than this one. With 142-meter skyscraper it’s one of a kind, truly!
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 2, Allianz Stadion
Austria’s next best stadium was not only built in very short time, it’s also cost-effective and quite impressive, of course if you enjoy the club colours of Rapid Wien. They surely do…
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Brussels: Anderlecht abandons Eurostadium plan
Once again RSC Anderlecht dropped a bombshell about new national stadium scheme. The club decided to withdraw from the project late yesterday.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 1, AFAS Stadion
If you like traditional stadiums with terracing, this one is for you. Then again, it also satisfies corporate hospitality and family needs, as well as offering a kindergarten to the community!
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London: London Stadium finally more like a home to West Ham?
They had a rough start but are now getting more cosy at their new stadium. Is it home already? According to co-chairman David Gold it’s starting to feel that way.
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Madrid: Special plan approved for Bernabéu
The city boasts about improving the stadium’s surroundings for Madrid citizens, conveniently avoiding what’s good about the plan for Real. Still, both sides might call this a win.
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Stuttgart: Preparations begin for Mercedes-Benz Arena roof replacement
Right after the season’s last game renovation works will begin at Mercedes-Benz Arena’s roof. Already now preparations are ongoing to meet the August deadline.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Halfway there, what’s next?
We’re exactly past the halfway point in the annual Stadium of the Year competition. With over 25,000 votes and counting, any stadium (literally!) can still win. What now?
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Liverpool: Anfield expansion? Not so fast
They only have time until September to make up their minds. But Liverpool FC claim to still be assessing whether to proceed with Anfield’s further expansion, to nearly 59,000 seats.
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Washington, DC: Audi lands DC United naming rights
Audi Field – that’s the name DC United new stadium will have when it opens in 2018. But while sponsorship is secured, construction still can’t get off the ground.
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London: No more White Hart Lane stadium?
If you were hoping for Tottenham’s new stadium to still be called White Hart Lane, you may have mistaken. The historical name will most likely be dropped as demolition of the ground is getting closer.
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Qatar 2022: First modular seating section underway
Nearly half of Al Bayt Stadium’s capacity will consist of temporary seating. Installation of the first portion has now begun.
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Jakarta: Finally a breakthrough for Stadion BMW
Following almost five years of issues, Jakarta’s largest new stadium is expected to go ahead in 2017, 2018 at the latest.
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Italy: What’s Bologna FC up to?
There have already been so many concepts of Stadio Renato dall’Ara’s reconstruction, it’s hard to keep track. Why should this be any different? Well, this time they’re going forward.
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Romania: 12,000-seater to be built in Hunedoara
Another Romanian city aims high and… presumably higher than they need. With the local club in 4th league, Hunedoara wants a stadium for 12,000 people.
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Germany: New stadium for VfB Oldenburg?
This 120-year-old club has one major dream in its jubilee year. And that dream may be a step closer to fruition as municipality of Oldenburg has commissioned study into new stadium.
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Sydney: Demolition work begins on Parramatta Stadium
Demolition crews have begun the gradual process of tearing apart Pirtek Stadium in Parramatta to make way for a new venue.
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Finland: Skanska to rebuild Olympiastadion
Skanska have won their highest ever contract in Finland. The company will renovate the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki and works are expected to begin shortly.
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England: Grimsby stadium going forward after viability assessment
Developer behind the proposed Grimsby Town FC stadium is satisfied with early findings and will go ahead with planning application.
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Oslo: Vålerenga show their new supporter plaza
Oslo’s biggest club presented their latest news regarding new stadium in Valle Hovin. Supporters will have a friendly plaza to spend matchdays and… every day at.
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Lisbon: Sporting to rebrand their stadium after election?
Complete replacement of all seats and capacity increase may soon be coming to Lisbon. That’s what one of Sporting’s presidential candidates offers to supporters.
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Angola: Tragedy at season inauguration, 17 dead
What happened outside the stadium in Angolan city of Uíge is one of the most tragic events in African football. And yet inside the game was played as if nothing happened.
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New design: The snowdrift of Greenland
Greenland is pushing forward with new national stadium design. And it’s quite a stunning one, created by one of the world’s most renowned young architects.
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Italy: Atalanta’s new stadium in 2020?
With capacity of 22,000-23,000 covered seats, new football-specific stadium in Bergamo is expected to come before the 2020/21 season. It’s price could reach €30 million.
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London: QPR target new location for 30,000-stadium
After exactly 100 years at Loftus Road QPR now indicate a new site they would like to move to. A 30,000-seater just 1 km north could be built within a few years.
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London: Brentford to break ground next month?
After three long years of deadlock it seems we’re finally just weeks away from seeing heavy equipment at Lionel Road. Brentford FC really need that to happen.
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Detroit: Billionaire proposes new jail and stadium
Billionaire Dan Gilbert has submitted an offer to Wayne County to build a new criminal justice complex and jail at the Lincoln Hall of Justice east off I-75 just south of Warren Avenue.
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Euro 2020: Could Brussels lose hosting rights?
This would be a huge embarrassment, but according to Alain Courtois it’s increasingly likely that Brussels could be stripped of Euro 2020. Meanwhile conflict between investor and local council is heating up.
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Russia 2018: Façade of Kaliningrad stadium revealed
We did not see that coming: metal plates will cover the World Cup stadium in Kaliningrad, smallest of all Russian hosts. Also, seat colour was revealed during yesterday’s visitation.
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Nuremberg: Sponsor to give stadium name to fans… if they collect the money
First of its kind, a new crowdfunding campaign will soon begin in Nuremberg. Supporters need to collect €800,000 in order to change their stadium’s name for one they’ve long dreamt of.
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Belgium: Waregem preparing for next stage of stadium expansion
With a busy and promising schedule on the field, SV Zulte-Waregem are also focusing on how to grow off the field. New pavilion is planned in one corner of Regenboogstadion in 2017.
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Russia 2018: Zenit Arena to open doors on Saturday
After over a decade under construction a symbolic moment comes this Saturday. Russia’s most expensive stadium will allow spectators inside. It’s not finished yet, though.
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UEFA: Who gets the 2019 club finals?
15 national associations expressed interest in hosting of the 2019 finals. Champions League, Europa League, Women’s Champions League and Super Cup will be decided among 19 stadia!
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Spain: Depor and Celta stadiums hit by strong winds
Deportivo La Coruna and Celta Vigo had their home games postponed after high winds damaged roofs of their stadiums. In A Coruna serious repairs are coming up.
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New stadium: See the Red Beach of Panjin
One of the world’s most unique sports complexes takes from a local natural treasure, the vast red beaches of China’s Panjin.
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Houston: What’s new for Super Bowl?
NRG Stadium’s second time as host of the world’s most viewed American football game will see some new features worth taking the look.
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New stadium: The red-blue ribbons of Zhenjiang
China is a real treasure chest of fascinating modern stadiums. Another one joins StadiumDB today and it’s an eye candy.
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New construction: Kombëtare means National
It won’t be among the largest, but surely among the tallest stadiums thanks to the tower incorporated into it. There’s room for a hotel but not for running track.
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Kentucky: Louisville City hire HOK to design stadium
Starting capacity of 10,000 and ability to reach 20,000 when needed. That’s what Louisville City need to grow and prosper in professional football. HOK will deliver their stadium plan.
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Moscow: VTB Arena to be opened later, perhaps with FC Barcelona
It was supposed to be ready for opening on Lev Yashin’s birthday. It won’t, due to launch proceedings taking longer than anticipated. But inaugural game in 2018 could include Barcelona.
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New designs: The MLS race explained
The American soccer league will grow by 4 teams by 2022. Despite entry fee set at record high $150 million a whopping 12 business groups decided to fight for a spot.
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Russia: FK Krasnodar moving in to new offices
One of Russia’s richest clubs is now changing facilities and finally moving in to the brand new stadium. Just like the arena itself, club facilities are high-end.
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Netherlands: Utrecht joins the solar revolution
Stadion Galgenwaard will have the second biggest solar plant of all Dutch stadiums, able to supply clean power for 300 homes.
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Austria: Another stadium needed in Salzburg
It never rains but it pours, Austria Salzburg fans might say. Their club need to look for a new ground as the current one could be unusable from 2018 onwards. Will the city help?
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Las Vegas: Superstadium plan collapses, can it be saved?
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson pulled out of the proposed Raiders Stadium in Las Vegas. Without him the whole financial structure is in pieces and may prove beyond the chance of saving.
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Australia: Perth Stadium to have biggest LED lighting system
Over 15,000 LED lights will be installed across Perth Stadium and Sports Precinct, making it the biggest system of its kind globally.
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Poker tour of stadiums
Sports teams do it, rock bands do it- and even many of the world’s top poker players do it too. In recent years there has been a growing trend to hold big tournaments at some of the most iconic sports stadiums around the UK.
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Rome: AS Roma’s stadium still deadlocked
In four weeks we should finally know whether Italy’s next best stadium will get built. Decision has been delayed yet again, unofficially to give Roma a chance to downsize the project.
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Liverpool: Anfield to see capacity cut
After Old Trafford now it’s also happening at Anfield. Liverpool will lose up to 1,000 seats in order to accommodate more disabled supporters.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Join the global vote!
It’s time to make your voice heard and select the best stadium opened in 2016 around the world. Public Vote is now open and will last until March 4.
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England: Stoke City launch stadium expansion
First workers arrived on site and are preparing for bet365 Stadium’s first large upgrades since it opened 20 years ago. From 2017/18 the club will have over 30,000 seats available.
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New stadium: Estádio do Maritimo
Recently fully opened, now also part of StadiumDB. Here’s the stadium next to which Cristiano Ronaldo was born. Quite literally so…
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Amsterdam: First red stand opened in Amsterdam
As we write this, supporters for the first time stand at the modernized and expanded south stand. Amsterdam ArenA’s total capacity for the first time ever exceeds 54,000 people!
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Public Vote begins on January 31
A total of 29 stadiums from 21 countries will be up for the Stadium of the Year title in the 7th edition of our awards. From Tuesday onwards you will be able to select the best stadium of 2016.
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Dresden: Dynamo might reach capacity of almost 46,000!
Two or even three tiers of seating, just under 14,000 people in the famous K-Block and total capacity of nearly 46,000. All of that might happen in Dresden, according to leaked feasibility study.
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Rio de Janeiro: Maracana’s electricity cut
Impasse regarding Rio’s most legendary stadium sees no end. Now unpaid bills totaling nearly $1 million caused electricity to be cut.
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Netherlands: No prosecutions after Twente disaster
Nobody will be prosecuted for the partial collapse of the FC Twente stadium in 2011 that killed two people and injured nine others, reports the Dutch prosecutor on Thursday.
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London: No CPO, Millwall celebrate
Sunday’s FA Cup game will be special as supporters prepare to celebrate what may be their club’s salvage overall. Lewisham Council decided to withdraw from its previous policy.
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London: Tottenham might become the world’s largest club
Yes, you’re not mistaken, Spurs are hoping to fill Wembley week after week in the club’s latest push for growth (and revenue). Together with stadium operator they want to welcome 90,000 people per game.
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London: Tottenham giving a taste of the future
It’s not a regular stadium by no means. The giant overgrowing White Hart Lane will bring a new standard to football’s hospitality and matchday experience.
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Oslo: Unclear future of Norway’s national stadium
Starting this summer Oslo’s famous Ullevål stadium will no longer host league games, following relocation from Vålerenga. Future calendar is almost empty…
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New stadium: The new Mosaic Stadium
When you nominated it, we were puzzled but in the end decided that Canada’s (possibly) best CFL stadium deserves its place on the Stadium of the Year nominee list.
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Manchester: Old Trafford expansion finally closer?
Daily Mail didn’t even wait a whole day before restarting speculation over expansion of Old Trafford. Is it more realistic this time round?
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London: Latest developments at London Stadium
It’s been a busy time for West Ham’s new stadium. Criticised for increasing costs, it’s also close to hosting the 2019 Cricket World Cup and expected to further boost WHU revenue…
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Manchester: Old Trafford’s capacity to fall
In order to increase number of wheelchair spaces, some 2,600 season ticket holders have to be relocated from their current positions.
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Rio de Janeiro: Botafogo reclaim Olympic Stadium in style
Painted in black and white, now Estadio Nilton Santos is really home to Botafogo instead of being a neutral multi-use stadium.
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New design: The disc of Calabria
Southern Italy may get another modern stadium, one of many needed across the country. It used to be an election promise, now it may become reality.
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London: QPR charity trust needs a larger stadium
Loftus Road isn’t just too small for long-term growth (or any growth) of QPR, it’s also below the needs of QPR in the Community Trust, the club’s official charity.
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New stadiums: Fresh from Trabzon and Izmir
Over the weekend we added two new stadia from Turkey. One of them will see its first football game this Sunday, the other is already well in use, though still not finished.
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England: York Council commits to stadium after legal challenge dismissed
City of York Council is to push ahead with its Community Stadium plans after a judicial review was dismissed.
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England: Bournemouth shortlisting new stadium sites
Premier League’s smallest stadium is far too small for AFC Bournemouth’s ambitions. They’ve already selected several potential sites for a brand new one.
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Australia: Tasmania to get the first football stadium?
The famous island might get a football team in the A-League but first they need to built at least one professional stadium. As it turns out, there is none currently.
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Scotland: Aberdeen’s stadium plan met with mixed reception
With over 500 letters of support and objection, it’s not all positive for Aberdeen FC. Their new stadium raises some fears among local residents.
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New design: Cricket’s new largest temple
It’s not often that we can show you stadiums of this size being built anywhere on earth. 110,000 people will be needed to fill this one to capacity when they’re done in Ahmadabad.
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Poland: Second stadium in Łódź ready for handover
Even if a couple months late, it’s still built rather timely when compared to many other stadia of its size. The 18,000-capacity stadium in Łódź will open in March for its first league game.
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Russia: Only short-term renovation for Kuban
It was expected to get a complete reconstruction, then a major upgrade. Now, one of Russia’s most famous stadiums is left with only cosmetic works that won’t prolong its lifespan significantly.
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Bucharest: One stadium but for which Steaua?
Reconstruction of Steaua Bucharest’s home stadium should finally begin. Great news, right? Not for Steaua because there will be another team by the same name playing there. Yes, that’s strange.
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Brussels: Opposition mounts again for Eurostadium
Neighbouring municipalities express their resistance against the planned national stadium in northern Brussels. Opposing MP reveals millions to be paid by taxpayers.
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Dresden: Dynamo’s stadium to be expanded?
Already in the third league they’ve exceeded expectations in terms of attendance. Now Dynamo Dresden have almost reached their limit, long before reaching Bundesliga.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Name your nominees!
For 10 days you’re welcome to share your favourite stadiums opened in 2016. We know of over 30 stadiums eligible for the competition, now let’s see your candidates.
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New stadium: Sad opening for Gaziantep Arena
Instead of great celebration a loss, last place in the league and largely empty stands. But for Gaziantep Arena the rough inauguration may be the beginning of a much better history.
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Eindhoven: PSV announce further works at Philips Stadion
2017 will bring more changes for at Philips Stadion. After the large standing section last year, now upgrades are planned in the south stand.
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Los Angeles: Inglewood stadium not a threat to airspace
Especially relevant in association with Levi’s Stadium airspace issues, the new LA Rams stadium has been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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USA: Hawaii’s new football stadium for 40,000 people
Covered seating bowl for up to 40,000 people may be created exactly in Pearl Harbor. The current stadium requires replacement in the long term and here’s a sketch of what Hawaii might get.
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Romania: Another delay for Ion Oblemenco
New football stadium in Craiova is delayed yet again. And it seems like it won’t be the last time because it doesn’t look like ending in half a year.
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Saint Petersburg: They paid twice for works worth billions
By far the most complex stadium in Russia but also the most controversial one financially. Zenit Arena just got more complicated as overrun of 5 billion rubles is revealed.
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England: Plymouth to finally erect the missing main stand?
Their current south stand of Home Park is heavily outdated and is the last one not to be rebuilt entirely. That’s bound to change in 2019 if Plymouth Argyle get their way.
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Mexico City: Cruz Azul aiming for 40,000–50,000 stadium
One of Mexico’s most famous clubs is looking for its future stadium. So far we only know that the Cementers hope to remain within Mexico City.
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London: Chelsea given unanimous support
Just as expected, the Hammersmith and Fulham council’s planning committee gave planning permission to Chelsea FC’s new stadium. And a unanimous one, too!
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London: Millwall crisis postponed, for now
Did pressure work? For the third time Lewisham Council postponed the vote on CPO around Millwall stadium. It’s now expected in February.
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Germany: Reconstruction begins next week in Oberhausen
It's going to happen this time, RWO begin preparation for demolition. After prolonged wait the first grandstand of Niederrheinstadion is about to be rebuilt entirely.
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Washington, DC: No room for RFK Stadium in the future
The fate of Washington Redskins is still unclear but it seems there won’t be any stadium on the site of current RFK Stadium in the long run.
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Sunderland: First summer in years without concert at Stadium of Light
With its almost 49,000 seats Stadium of Light has been not only one of north England’s biggest stadiums but also concert venues. Not this year! Why?
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2026 World Cup: What '48 teams' means for the hosts
Decision to increase number of teams by 50% may be crucial for countries wanting to host a World Cup in the future. Not necessarily because of stadiums, though.
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New design: Stadium wrapped in ‘Mexican wave’
The idea is so simple and yet hasn’t been done before. So where if not in Mexico, where the famous stadium wave began according to some sources…
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London: New White Hart Lane and its potential impact on Tottenham’s future!
Tottenham Hotspur have been at the very top of English football for many seasons now and White Hart Lane has been a difficult obstacle to overcome for most of Premier League sides. This season alone, Spurs have not lost a single of the nine home matches they have played, a feat matched only by Liverpool.
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Great Britain: UK stadium overhauls and new stadiums to expect in near future!
We take a look at some of the stadiums currently under construction or reconstruction and bring you the latest news regarding the great football pitches you will see some of your favorite UK clubs playing at in the near future.
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Paris: Lawsuit against FFR after national stadium cancellation?
Mayor of Ris-Orangis confirmed his commune will file a lawsuit against French Rugby Federation for not building the proposed national stadium.
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London: Millwall forced out of London?
Tomorrow evening will tell whether a truly unthinkable scenario is realistic. “Millwall FC forced to relocate outside of London” is now part of the public debate.
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London: One more hurdle for AFC Wimbledon
It might still happen that AFC Wimbledon would be denied their Plough Lane stadium ambition. Current greyhound racing stadium is (again!) analysed for potential historic listing.
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New design: On the very tip of France
Here’s how you transform an ordinary athletic stadium into a modern, elegant and vivid place to play football in. And do shopping or other activities, too.
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Helsinki: More costly Olympic renovation
Finland decided not to build a new national stadium, instead renovating the historic one. This project has just become more controversial as price increased by 25% before work even started for good.
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Czechia: Viktoria Plzen finish stadium revamp
After 5 years the Štruncovy Sady stadium is reconstructed. Upgraded west stand came last and makes the stadium completely enclosed with its two corner towers.
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Spain: Official presentation of Estadio de la Cerámica
Ahead of tonight’s Villarreal – FC Barcelona game supporters were treated to a multimedia show that celebrated Estadio El Madrigal renamed to Estadio de la Cerámica.
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Moscow: Work on time despite arctic weather
Passing week was a very rough one, with temperatures falling even to -30 (-22F). That didn’t stop workers at Luzhniki, where commissioning has begun. Delivery in March is still the plan.
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London: New Tottenham stadium raising property price
Property companies on Friday kicked off plans to invest in Tottenham, amid expectations Spurs’ new £400 million stadium will trigger demand for homes.
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New design: Rowdies sailing towards MLS
Tampa Bay Rowdies are hoping to join MLS in one of the two upcoming windows. This is how their stadium will grow to 18,000, resembling a very odd sailboat.
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Atlanta: Busy opening weeks for Mercedes-Benz Stadium
One more NFL stadium that will open with soccer rather than American football. We know the busy first weeks of MBS now, with 11 large events in just over a month.
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Amsterdam: Seats in the south, expansion in the east
First stand of Amsterdam ArenA is already changing seats to red. Meanwhile, the long anticipated expansion of the east stand’s promenade and new façade will shape up in upcoming months.
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Rio de Janeiro: Legend shamed, look at Maracanã
It’s just three years after a lavish and controversial redevelopment and Brazil’s most famous stadium is now looking shockingly bad. And no-one wants to admit guilt.
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Athens: AEK might build their stadium eventually
Construction was expected to begin in January, except it was January 2014. Three years later the design is finally accepted, but has to be amended first…
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London: Finally a breakthrough for Chelsea?
Only an unexpected turn of events could now stop Chelsea’s planning permission, now recommended for approval. New Stamford Bridge should be ready in 2021.
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Liverpool: Everton confirm docks as preferred site
They tried their best not to say it outright, but mayor Joe Anderson helped Everton officials by calling Bramley-Moore Dock as “the elephant in the room”. This is where the Toffees want to grow.
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New design: See what the Prince of Johor is building
If you’re 32 years old and have your own football team, you must be a prince in an oil-rich state. Well, maybe not exactly, but Prince Ibrahim Larkin is now building a stadium of his own name.
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St. Louis: No public aid for potential MLS stadium
Missouri Governor-elect Eric Greitens is standing firm on his decision to not support state funding for stadiums, including the proposed $200 million soccer stadium in downtown St. Louis. An Associated Press report.
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Year recap: Best of 2016 (top 10)
Ultras return to Parc des Princes, safe standing lands in the Netherlands and Scotland, NFL arrives in Los Angeles, Sydney gets its final stadium plan, while Russia is catching up with World Cup works.
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Croatia: Kantrida’s documentation 80% complete
In March we should know what secondary uses could be created around the proposed Kantrida in Rijeka. Only then the stadium has chances to get off the ground.
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Munich: TSV 1860 to search for land outside city limits?
If no progress is made in the next six months, TSV 1860 investor Hasan Ismaik will search for stadium land outside Munich. Is this an ultimatum to mayor Dieter Reiter?
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Year recap: Worst of 2016 (top 10)
Tears of sadness, disappointments, anger or simply impatience. Many events in 2016 brought us these negative emotions. Here’s a review of what we won’t miss in 2017.
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