StadiumDBNews: August 2017
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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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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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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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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
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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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